Nishimeya Village: 85-year-old woman missing after mushroom picking trip

An 85-year-old woman from Hirosaki City has gone missing in the mountains of Nishimeya Village while accompanying her husband for mushroom picking. The incident occurred on October 11 when the pair visited the ‘Buna Kyoboku Fureai no Michi’ area.

According to reports, the woman remained in the vehicle while her husband entered the mountains. When he returned to the car approximately two hours later, she had disappeared, though the vehicle remained locked. She was not carrying a mobile phone, and her reasons for leaving the vehicle are currently unknown.

Police and fire departments have deployed approximately 40 personnel to conduct search operations in the area.