Tochigi, Aug 12 (News On Japan) - A bear was spotted swimming slowly in Lake Chuzenji, located in Nikko National Park, Tochigi Prefecture, on Sunday.
The bear was seen with its face above the water as it swam leisurely across the lake.
After swimming, the bear reportedly emerged from the lake and approached the photographer, coming quite close.
The bear was swimming near the famous Kegon Falls, an area where there have been multiple bear sightings recently.
Source: ANN
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