On the afternoon of the 24th, a passerby discovered a man in his 60s lying on the street in Kitakita City, located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The man was bleeding from his face and appeared to be injured.
According to police reports, the man was conscious and stated, “I was attacked by a bear.” Authorities are treating this incident as a bear attack and have issued a warning to local residents to remain vigilant.
Akita Prefecture is situated in the northern part of Honshu, the main island of Japan, and is known for its natural landscapes and wildlife, including bears.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp