'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say
Published: 8/21/2025

In Japan, police revealed that an elderly man initially thought to have been killed by a bear was actually stabbed to death by his son. The son, Fujiyuki Shindo, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 93-year-old father, Fujiyoshi. The incident highlights the rising number of bear attacks in Japan, particularly in regions where bear sightings have become more common due to expanding habitats near human populations.