A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack.

A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located.

Authorities confirmed that the body of the victim was found on Aug. 15 on the mountain Officials in Japan said a body found on a mountain is that of a missing hiker who was attacked by a brown bear The incident involving the male hiker and the animal occurred on Thursday,

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier Shinzo Abe shunned the topic in 2013.

Japan is paying tribute tribute to more than 3 million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending World War II.

Reg Draper, 100, was a stores assistant on Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York, which was sailing off the coast of Japan in August 1945 when the country surrendered.