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Hunters track wounded wild boar in Taivassalo

Sunday 15th November 2026 on 15:30 in Finland

public safety, Taivassalo, wild boar

Hunters are searching for a wounded wild boar in Taivassalo, Yle reports. The animal was shot during a hunt but escaped.

The boar was last seen on Urkolantie road. Hunters are trying to track it down and put it down. The public should not approach or try to drive the animal away.

Police warn that a wounded wild boar can be extremely dangerous and may defend itself aggressively, causing serious injuries with its teeth. Anyone who sees the animal is asked to call the emergency number 112.

Source 
(via Yle)