A 26-year-old man from Tokyo was found dead on August 15, 2025, after being attacked by a brown bear on Mount Rausu, located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, Japan. The man had been reported missing since August 14 while hiking in the area. Authorities confirmed the cause of death as exsanguination due to multiple traumatic injuries sustained during a struggle with the bear. Following the incident, three brown bears were culled near the site. DNA analysis confirmed that the bear responsible for the attack was the female bear among the culled group. The incident has prompted local authorities to increase patrols and issue warnings about bear activity in the region. Additionally, separate reports indicate that bears have been causing damage to crops in other parts of Hokkaido, including the destruction of approximately 100 watermelons in Esashi Town.