Key Facts
• August 1, 11:00 AM: A man reported a bear attack in Fukushima City.
• Incident occurred at ‘Fukushima City Minka-en,’ a facility with relocated historic buildings.
• The man, in his 50s, was injured while protecting his wife from the bear.
• Injury: Left leg scratched; bear estimated to be about 1 meter in length.
• Entire Azuma Sports Park, which includes the facility, closed for safety.
• Early morning, same day: A newspaper deliveryman collided with a bear 700 meters west of the facility.
• Deliveryman, in his 30s, sustained minor injuries to his left knee.
• Fire department used drones for bear search but found no trace.
• Local measures include bear spray and bells, but sudden bear appearances remain unpredictable.
Summary
On August 1, a bear attack in Fukushima City led to the closure of Azuma Sports Park, including the ‘Fukushima City Minka-en’ facility. A man in his 50s was injured while protecting his wife during a walk. Earlier that day, a newspaper deliveryman collided with a bear nearby, sustaining minor injuries. Authorities have deployed drones to locate the bear, but it remains at large. Safety measures, such as bear spray and bells, are in place, but sudden bear encounters pose ongoing challenges.
