Overview
- The attack occurred around 6:30 a.m. on December 4 in the Isawa-Oyama area of Oshu and was reported via a 119 emergency call, authorities said.
- The victim, a woman in her 60s, was following footprints in the snow to look for a missing pet dog when a bear appeared from beside the road and attacked.
- Police and city officials confirmed she was injured and are managing the response.
- The case follows a series of recent bear incidents across northern Japan reported in recent days, including cases in Iwate, Akita, and Hokkaido.
- Regional reporting notes officials are considering AI and drone detection, coordinated police measures, and new funding approaches as prevention costs increase.