The Daily Populous Tuesday June 17th, 2025 night edition
Authored by scmp.com and submitted by For_All_Humanity

A Japanese Buddhist monk who adopted an abandoned dog was saved by the canine during a fierce bear attack.

Tougen Yoshihara, the abbot of Youkoku Temple, a historic temple in Niigata in central Japan, was taking his one-year-old Beagle, Chico, for a walk in the woods near the temple on May 29 when an unexpected encounter occurred.

Suddenly, a 1.6-metre-tall bear appeared before them, leaving Yoshihara in shock, as he had never before faced such a beast.

In a panic, he stumbled and fell while attempting to escape, resulting in a dislocated right shoulder.

Experts recommend that Beagles, a breed known for their loud and playful demeanour, should not be abandoned because of their noise. Photo: Nippon Television (NTV)

At 45, Yoshihara was an avid exerciser with an exceptionally muscular physique, yet at that moment he felt nothing but helplessness, aware that survival seemed unlikely.

edbash on June 16th, 2025 at 18:13 UTC »

Beagles are a breed that really need to work on their Buddha nature. Alternatively, having a Beagle is an ideal way to practice centering one’s detachment from the world of impulsive desires.

Murky-Rub-6839 on June 16th, 2025 at 17:56 UTC »

A beagle being too noisy. That’s unheard of 😒

Tremenda-Carucha on June 16th, 2025 at 17:24 UTC »

Who'd have thought that once 'too noisy' beagle would become a hero?