Wild boars are spotted in many places. What should you do if you encounter one?

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Wild boars frequently appear in many places across the country

Even into the city,

Attracted widespread attention!

1

Hangzhou, Zhejiang:

A 160-pound wild boar ran into the city and injured people

On October 25, a wild boar weighing about 160 kilograms broke into a roadside store on the streets of Jiande City, Hangzhou. People on the scene tried to drive it away with sticks, but failed. After more than an hour of negotiations, the local police, the Forestry Bureau and other departments successfully captured the wild boar. Before that, the wild boar had been running wildly on the street, biting anyone it saw, and overturned a tricycle and two battery-powered vehicles.

2

Nanjing, Jiangsu:

A wild boar ran into a hotel lobby and rushed around in a panic

On October 27, a wild boar broke into the lobby of a hotel in Nanjing and hit the glass door while escaping. The hotel said that the wild boar has been captured and no one was hurt.

3

Beijing Mentougou:

An injured wild boar broke into a resident's home

On October 27, an injured wild boar suddenly broke into a resident's bedroom in a residential area in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou District, Beijing. Fire rescue personnel found that the wild boar was more than one meter long and weighed about 50 kilograms. Its right front leg was injured, its foot was swollen, and it was unable to move. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Why are wild boars so prevalent?

In recent years, the habitat of wild animals in China has continued to improve, providing wild boars with a wider living space and abundant food sources. Due to their strong reproductive capacity and strong adaptability , and the lack of natural enemies of wild boars such as tigers, leopards, jackals, and wolves in some areas, the number of wild boars has increased rapidly.

Previously, wild boars were listed as "three-have" wild animals, that is, terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific and social value, and their hunting and killing were strictly restricted .

What should you do if you encounter a wild boar?

Wild boars are strong, have sharp teeth, and are very aggressive. If they come towards you, how should you deal with them?

1. Avoid shouting loudly or attacking wild boars with stones or sticks , as this can easily anger them and lead to an attack.

2. Quickly find a place to cover your body , such as obstacles, trees, etc.

3. Try to leave the scene, but remember not to run away , as this may anger the wild boar.

4. Try not to turn your back to the wild boar to avoid being attacked by it. Try to keep your eyes straight with it and slowly back away , keeping a sufficient distance.

Source: Shengongshe, The Paper, National Emergency Broadcasting, etc.