Key Facts
• July 6, morning: Two bear attacks occurred in Nasu-Shiobara, Tochigi Prefecture.
• Incident 1: 6:00 AM, 85-year-old man bitten by a 1-meter bear in his garden.
• Victim 1: Suffered minor injuries after being bitten on the hip; bear fled after shouting.
• Incident 2: 10:30 AM, 77-year-old man encountered two bears while hiking.
• Victim 2: Bitten by one bear, sustained injuries to hand, leg, and head.
• Distance: Two attack sites were approximately 3 kilometers apart.
• Police Response: Increased patrols in the area to ensure public safety.
Summary
Two bear attacks occurred on the morning of July 6 in Nasu-Shiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, leaving two elderly men injured. The first incident involved an 85-year-old man bitten by a 1-meter bear in his garden, resulting in minor injuries. The second attack happened later in the morning when a 77-year-old man encountered two bears while hiking, sustaining injuries to his hand, leg, and head. The two locations were about 3 kilometers apart. Local police have increased patrols to monitor the area and ensure public safety.
