Key Facts
• August 2, early morning: Incident occurred in Obihiro City, Hokkaido.
• 3:30 AM: A woman in her 30s was running naked and shouting loudly.
• Two male police officers restrained her face-down on the street.
• The woman lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital.
• 9:30 AM: She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
• Hokkaido Police stated their actions were “appropriate.”
• Cause of death remains under investigation.
Summary
In the early hours of August 2, a woman in her 30s was found running naked and shouting in Obihiro City, Hokkaido. Two male police officers restrained her face-down on the street after she approached them. The woman lost consciousness and was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:30 AM. Hokkaido Police have stated that their response was appropriate, though the cause of death is still under investigation. The incident raises questions about the handling of such situations and the protocols followed during police interventions.
