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Two Officers Injured by Scratches While Trying to Subdue Wild Boar
Incidents of Wild Boars Near Homes Increase as Winter Approaches
A wild boar that caused a disturbance inside a police station in broad daylight was shot dead within 30 minutes.
According to Uijeongbu Police Station on the 3rd, around noon the previous day, a wild boar weighing about 100 kg appeared in the police station parking lot through the back door. The police tried to chase and capture the wild boar but failed, leading to a standoff with the animal. During this process, two police officers trying to subdue the wild boar sustained abrasions.
Firefighters dispatched to the scene attempted to capture the wild boar with a tranquilizer gun, but the agitated boar kept running around, preventing them from succeeding. The police shot the boar five times with live ammunition after it rammed into a patrol car and tried to escape toward the roadside, killing the animal. [Photo by Uijeongbu Police Station]
Subsequently, firefighters who arrived at the scene attempted to capture the wild boar using a tranquilizer gun, but the agitated boar kept running around, making it unsuccessful. When the wild boar rammed patrol cars and tried to escape toward the roadside, the police fired five live rounds and shot the boar dead.
A police official explained, "We shot the wild boar on site because if it escaped the police station, it could pose a threat to citizens."
"Showing your back and running away is actually more dangerous" How to respond when encountering a wild boar
According to Uijeongbu Police Station on the 3rd, around noon the previous day, a wild boar weighing 100 kg appeared in the police station parking lot through the back door. The police tried to chase and capture the wild boar but failed, leading to a standoff with the animal. [Photo by Channel A]
As winter approaches, wild boars increasingly appear near residential areas in search of food. Also, winter is the mating season for wild boars, making them more sensitive than usual, so extra caution is necessary when encountering one.
Experts advise that when encountering a wild boar on hiking trails or in urban areas, you should make full use of the boar’s poor eyesight. Above all, avoid actions like shouting or sudden movements that could startle and provoke the boar. Using an umbrella or similar object to make yourself appear larger can also be an effective way to avoid an attack.
If you actually come face to face with a wild boar, observe its movements and hide behind a rock or large tree. Without breaking eye contact, do not turn your back; instead, slowly back away to get out of the boar’s line of sight. Turning your back and running can provoke the boar further.
If the wild boar chases or attacks you, quickly climb to a higher place such as a tree, rock, or stairs to protect yourself. Additionally, if you spot a wild boar at a distance, promptly move to a safe location and avoid threatening or approaching the animal.
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