Wild Boar Charges at People After Breaking Into Gapyeong Rest Area... Slams Into Restroom Door

Wild Boar Appears at Gapyeong County Rest Area in Gyeonggi Province
Charges at Visitors... Fortunately, No Injuries Reported

A wild boar stormed into a highway rest area in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, causing citizens to hurriedly take cover. Although the animal charged at people and created a threatening situation, fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A citizen is fleeing after spotting a wild boar that appeared at a rest area in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province. Instagram capture.

According to Channel A and other sources on April 19, a wild boar—believed to be an adult—recently appeared at a rest area in Gapyeong County. In the released footage, the boar can be seen wandering around the deck of the rest area, and upon spotting a person, it immediately charges at them. Startled, the citizen quickly fled down the stairs, narrowly avoiding a collision.

Afterward, the boar changed direction and rushed toward the entrance of the women's restroom, but fortunately, the glass door did not break and the animal was unable to enter. The on-site footage also captured a citizen's voice saying, "It could have been a disaster if someone had gone to the restroom."

A wild boar spotted at a rest area in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province. Instagram capture

After receiving a report, fire authorities searched the rest area and the nearby hills for about two hours, but were unable to locate the boar. Authorities believe the animal likely came down from the mountains in search of food or while moving through its territory.

Experts point to habitat loss and food shortages as the main reasons behind the increasing frequency of wild animal appearances in urban areas. In particular, spring is a season when foraging activity becomes more vigorous than in winter, and as animals prepare for breeding and expand their range, sightings become more common.

Similar incidents have continued to occur. On April 15, two wild boars appeared in an apartment complex in Boram-dong, Sejong City, roaming the urban area and causing property damage such as breaking shop windows. The day before, on April 14, a wild boar spotted near a university campus in Wonju, Gangwon Province, was killed by a hunter.

Experts emphasize that remaining calm is most important when encountering a wild boar. Shouting or running away with your back turned may provoke an attack and should be avoided. It is also advisable not to engage in provocative actions such as throwing stones. The best approach is to calmly take cover behind a nearby building or vehicle and immediately report the incident to 119, 112, or the relevant local authorities.

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