Key Facts
• October 26, 2025, afternoon: Incident occurred in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture.
• 84-year-old woman attacked by a bear near a cornfield while walking alone.
• Time of discovery: Around 2:30 PM by a passing delivery worker.
• Injuries: Both legs bitten, left knee area fractured; victim is conscious and stable.
• Bear appeared suddenly from the cornfield and fled after the woman resisted.
• Location: Mountainous area with scattered residences; no recent bear sightings reported.
• Authorities and local government have issued warnings to nearby residents.
Summary
An 84-year-old woman in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture, was severely injured in a bear attack on October 26, 2025. The incident occurred near a cornfield while the woman was walking alone. A delivery worker discovered her around 2:30 PM and alerted emergency services. The victim sustained bites to both legs, with a fracture near her left knee, but remains conscious and in stable condition. According to police, the bear emerged suddenly from the cornfield and fled after the woman resisted. The area, a mountainous region with scattered homes, had no recent bear sightings. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution.
