HOKKAIDO, Sep 12 (News On Japan) –
A male hiker was killed in a brown bear assault on Mount Rausu on August 14, and authorities now count on the mountain’s principal path to stay closed till 2026 on the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido.
As the incident nears the one-month mark, flowers are nonetheless being positioned on the web site, reporter Yuya Kawase mentioned. The path has remained shut because the fatality in August. “It’s unfortunate, but necessary. While I’m in Shiretoko I’ll look for other things to do,” mentioned a vacationer from the United States.
The sufferer, a 26-year-old man descending the route in August, was attacked and died. On September 11, Shari Town and the Ministry of the Environment held a press convention and mentioned they may conduct a full evaluation of the accident.
Although bear sightings alongside the path have been frequent in August, patrols didn’t establish animals posing imminent hazard. As a outcome, the decision to hikers remained on the stage of “strong caution.” The deadly assault occurred the next day.
The path will keep closed till the investigation is compiled and concluded, with reopening anticipated in 2026.
Source: 北海道ニュースUHB