A Buddhist monk in Japan is crediting his "too loud" Beagle with saving his life during a surprise bear attack Tougen ...

A Japanese monk was saved by Chico, the abandoned dog he had once rescued and adopted.

With the odds stacked against him, the 45-year-old monk was ready to throw in the towel until Chico intervened.

Faced with the bear, Yoshihara feels helpless despite his muscular build, but to his surprise, Chico jumps into action to ...