"Wild Boars in Downtown Seoul"... Number of Dispatches Doubled Compared to Last Year

As of September this year, the number of dispatches due to wild boar sightings in Seoul has more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Among the districts, Eunpyeong-gu had the highest number of dispatches.

According to the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters on the 19th, there were a total of 1,397 wild boar safety-related dispatches from 2020 to 2022. The annual dispatch numbers showed a decreasing trend with 576 in 2020, 442 in 2021, and 379 in 2022. However, the number of dispatches has been increasing again this year. From January to September this year, there were 499 wild boar safety-related dispatches, marking a 110.5% increase compared to 237 during the same period last year.

By region, Eunpyeong-gu recorded the highest number with 231 cases, followed by Gangbuk-gu (211), Jongno-gu (194), and Dobong-gu (161).

An official from the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters stated, "Wild boars become more active from October, when their breeding season begins, through December as winter approaches," adding, "Since they have been frequently appearing in urban areas recently, special caution is necessary."

Additionally, if you encounter a wild boar, you should not shout or make threatening gestures. Do not run away with your back turned; instead, it is advisable to find cover behind nearby trees, rocks, or other objects.

Hyun Jin-su, Director of Disaster Response at the Seoul Fire and Disaster Headquarters, urged, "Please familiarize yourself with safety guidelines in case you encounter a wild boar while hiking or walking."

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