World · East Asia & Pacific · 23 mins ago
Wild boar sightings reported in central Changwon as search continues
On Nov.
11, a wild boar was reported in a residential area of Changwon, a city in South Korea.
The first report came from Bonggok-dong in Uichang-gu, and three more sightings were reported elsewhere nearby.
Witnesses said the animal weighed about 60 to 70 kilograms.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters did not find the boar during an initial search.
Changwon sent residents a safety alert advising people nearby to take care.
Firefighters are continuing the search in the city.
A wild boar was reported in a residential area of Bonggok-dong in Changwon’s Uichang-gu on the morning of Nov. 11.
Fire authorities searched the area but did not find the animal, and further sightings were reported at other locations.
A total of four sighting reports had been received by fire authorities.
No injuries had been reported in connection with the boar.
Changwon city sent a safety alert to nearby residents, while the search continued.
- Who
- A wild boar, reportedly weighing 60 to 70 kilograms, was sighted.
- What
- Four reports of sightings were received, and authorities continued searching for the animal.
- When
- Nov. 11; the first report came at 7:58 a.m.
- Where
- Bonggok-dong and other locations in Uichang-gu, Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province.
- Why
- Not stated
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Fire authorities received a report of a wild boar in a residential area of Bonggok-dong.
Fire authorities searched the area but did not find the boar, and further sightings were reported elsewhere.
Changwon city sent a safety alert about a sighting near Gyeongnam Tourism High School in Bonggok-dong.
Fire authorities continued searching in central Changwon.
- Sightings reported
- 4 reports received by fire authorities
- First report
- 7:58 a.m. on Nov. 11
- Location
- Bonggok-dong, Uichang-gu, Changwon
- Reported weight
- 60 to 70 kilograms
- Injuries
- None reported
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What people are saying
Residents nearby are advised to take care for their safety.