抄録
At about 4:30 a.m. on August 18, 1991, Mrs. Ueda (67 years of age) was attacked by a sole black bear Ursus thibetanus on a mountain path in Kazuno, Akita. As Mrs. Ueda was taking a mountain path which is a shortcut to the field, she was suddenly attacked by the black bear and injured on the left side of her face. Two important safety factors had been overlooked. In spite of warnings of frequent sightings of bears Mrs.Ueda took the mountain path. A garbage dump, Which is known to attract bears, had been made near the field.
