News Black Bear Higashinaruse Village, Akita Oct 24, 2025, 06:58 AM

Description

On October 24, 2025 in a settlement of Higashinaruse Village, Akita Prefecture, four people (men and women) were successively attacked by a bear and one person died. Hunting association members culled the bear with multiple gunshots heard, and bloodstains remained around the victim's car near the scene.

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Summary

On October 24, in a quiet settlement of Higashinaruse Village, Akita Prefecture, four people were attacked by a bear and one person died. Police and ambulances gathered near the village office, and gunshots from hunting association members culling the bear echoed through the area. Residents, saying this had never happened before, voiced concern as bear sightings have increased and animals appear to be habituated to people.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 06:58 AM

Address

Coordinates

39.179187, 140.649077

Sources