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 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
The boar was first seen galloping along the water's edge at Remember Beach. To the astonishment of those watching, the boar
Entire sounders (herds) of boars were filmed wandering the streets of Mimizan-Plage, often near the gendarmerie or the local casino.
It paid little mind to the humans nearby, seemingly focused on a very specific destination. The Unexpected Visitor The boar was first seen
Watch the viral moment a wild boar takes a dip in the ocean at Mimizan beach:
These "urban boars" became experts at raiding overflowing trash containers left by summer vacationers. Watch the viral moment a wild boar takes
While this solitary swimmer became a viral sensation, the event was part of a larger trend in Mimizan that year. By August 2022, sightings had shifted from the remote beaches to the very center of the resort town.