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Heroic Beagle Chases Away Bear, Saves Priest

6/4/2025

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On May 29, a bear ambushed Yoshihara Togen, a Buddhist priest in Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, during a walk with his beagle, Chiko. With a courageous bark, Chiko chased the bear away, preventing serious harm to Togen. Once deemed too noisy and returned by his previous family, Chiko is now hailed as a hero for his bravery.

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Story summary

On May 29, a bear ambushed Yoshihara Togen, a Buddhist priest in Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, during a walk with his beagle, Chiko. With a courageous bark, Chiko chased the bear away, preventing serious harm to Togen. Once deemed too noisy and returned by his previous family, Chiko is now hailed as a hero for his bravery.