Bear Attack in Fukushima, Japan, Injures Four; Captured on Camera

A bear attack in northeastern Japan on Tuesday left four people injured. Security footage from Fukushima Steel Works captured an Asian black bear chasing a worker and entering a building.

Wed Jun 03 2026

Bear Sighting and Attack Near Fukushima Steel Works

Four people were injured in a bear attack that occurred in a business and residential area in northeastern Japan last Tuesday. Security footage from Fukushima Steel Works captured an Asian black bear chasing a worker by the factory entrance and throwing him to the ground. The bear then fled into a building, escaping a jeep.

Additional Injuries and Local Concerns

According to a local media report, the same bear injured another worker in his 60s within the same compound and an 80-year-old woman in the neighborhood. This incident, involving a bear in a residential and industrial area causing injuries, has raised significant concerns within the local community.

*Source: YouTube: SCMP (2026-06-03)*

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