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These "urban boars" became experts at raiding overflowing trash containers left by summer vacationers.

The morning of January 6, 2022, began like any other winter day on Remember Beach in Mimizan , but it quickly turned into a scene that felt more like a myth than a seaside stroll. A local resident, or "Landais," was walking along the shoreline when he spotted a dark, muscular shape moving with surprising speed against the backdrop of the Atlantic. The Unexpected Visitor

Residents reported gardens being "saccaged" as the animals rooted for food, showing little fear of passing cars or pedestrians. These "urban boars" became experts at raiding overflowing

It paid little mind to the humans nearby, seemingly focused on a very specific destination.

The boar was first seen galloping along the water's edge at Remember Beach. To the astonishment of those watching, the boar

To the astonishment of those watching, the boar didn't just approach the water—it dove headfirst into the cold January waves. A Saltwater "Thalasso"

The video captured a rare sight of the animal navigating the surf. For a moment, it wasn't a forest dweller but a swimmer, bobbing among the swells where one might usually expect to see dolphins. Locals jokingly referred to it as the boar’s personal "thalassotherapy" session, a winter dip to start the year. The Urban Drift To the astonishment of those watching

Entire sounders (herds) of boars were filmed wandering the streets of Mimizan-Plage, often near the gendarmerie or the local casino.