Two Wild Boars Turn the New Town Upside Down... Mother and Offspring Hide in a Radish Field, Residents Feel Uneasy

Busan Police and Firefighters Pursuing in Myeongji International New City: "Be Careful During the Nursing Period"

A wild boar appeared in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Myeongji New Town, Gangseo-gu, Busan, on the morning of the 7th. [Image source=Busan Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan Myeongji International New City was thrown into chaos because of wild boars. On the 7th, two wild boars appeared, leading to a chase involving the police and fire department, leaving residents in fear.

The wild boars that appeared are still at large, hiding in a radish field to avoid the search.

According to Busan Police Agency and Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters on the 7th, at around 6:32 a.m., two wild boars?a mother and her young?appeared in an apartment parking lot in Myeongji International New City, Gangseo-gu, Busan.

Firefighters who were dispatched urgently arrived at the scene at 6:42 a.m., 10 minutes after the report, and conducted a search, but the wild boars disappeared without a trace.

At around 8:05 a.m., an additional report was received that a young wild boar was spotted in the underground parking lot of another apartment in Myeongji International New City.

The police dispatched three patrol cars and, together with firefighters, began a search. Around 8:40 a.m., the wild boars fled to a nearby radish field, causing the capture operation to fail.

The dense foliage in the radish field completely covered the wild boars’ bodies, making it difficult to locate them. The police and fire department plan to attempt capture again at night using thermal imaging cameras.

Since the wild boars appeared in the new city from early morning, residents who heard the news are alarmed and on high alert. Children, women, and other residents hesitated to go outside all day.

Information about the wild boar sightings and cautionary notices were spread throughout the apartment complexes in the Myeongji-dong area.

Gangseo-gu also sent out safety text messages about the wild boar sightings in addition to COVID-19 safety alerts on the same day.

Fire and police officials said, “Since these are nursing mammals feeding their young, extreme caution is necessary when encountering wild boars,” and advised, “If you encounter them, do not run or shout; slowly back away and immediately report to 119 or 112.”