Recently, wild boars have been frequently searched.
On October 27, a wild boar invaded the high-speed rail connection line between Nanjing South Station and Zijinshan East Station, and collided with the passing train D5515, causing equipment failure to stop. When the on-board mechanic got off the vehicle to deal with the problem, he was hit by a train passing the speed limit on the adjacent line and died unfortunately.
(Screenshot of the official Weibo of Nanjing Railway Station)
On the same day, another wild boar broke into a hotel in Nanjing. The location of the hotel and the high-speed rail line where the accident occurred are near the Purple Mountain, where wild boars often hang out.
Wild boars are found in many places across the country
There are also
in Chongqing. In fact, in recent years, with the continuous improvement of the ecological environment, wild boars and other wild animal populations have continued to grow, and their foraging and other activities have expanded. In many cities, fringe areas, even suburbs, and even individual Wild boars have begun to appear frequently in the central areas of cities, causing a lot of trouble to the lives of local residents and even threatening human safety.
➤Chongqing Overseas Chinese Town:
On May 10, 2024, some netizens claimed that there were many wild boars around Chongqing Overseas Chinese Town. In this regard, staff from Jianing Community, Liangjiang New District, where the community is located, said that there were indeed wild boars inside. One black wild boar had been captured, and there were still other wild boars at large.
➤ Liangping, Chongqing
On September 4, 2024, two wild boars were found wandering in a kindergarten in Liangping District, attracting surrounding citizens to watch. Then some citizens shouted to drive the wild boar away, and the wild boar fled quickly after being frightened.
➤ Chongqing Geleshan
On October 30, 2023, the Geleshan tourist area also issued a special safety reminder after receiving complaints from citizens that "wild boars were found in the forest area near Geleshan Forest Park."
➤ Beibei, Chongqing: The cornfield was destroyed by wild boars
In June this year, wild boars came down from the dense forest of Jinyun Mountain in Beibei and rushed into the Mashanya Group 3 of Tongjiaxi Town. A cornfield was gnawed and gnawed, and a large number of crops were damaged and lost. Not small.
➤Hangzhou, Zhejiang: A 160-pound wild boar broke into the city and hurt people
On October 25, a wild boar weighing about 160 pounds broke into a roadside shop on the streets of Jiande City, Hangzhou. People present tried to drive it away with sticks, but failed. can succeed. After receiving the alarm, the local public security team, together with the Forestry Bureau and other departments, successfully captured the wild boar after more than an hour of struggle. Previously, this wild boar had been racing all the way through the streets, biting everyone it saw, and overturned a tricycle and two battery cars.
➤ Mentougou, Beijing: 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 community in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou, Beijing. After inspection by fire and rescue personnel, they found that the wild boar was more than one meter long and weighed about 50 kilograms. Its right front leg was injured and its feet were swollen, making it unable to move. Fortunately, no one was harmed.
Source: Beijing Daily
➤Nanjing, Jiangsu: A wild boar ran into a hotel lobby and crashed in panic
On October 27, a wild boar broke into a hotel lobby in Nanjing and hit the glass door while escaping.The hotel stated that the wild boar has been captured and no one was harmed.
➤ Zhaotong, Yunnan: A woman encountered a group of wild boars while driving and fell off a cliff
On October 27, in Huayuan Village, Mohan Township, Yongshan County, Zhaotong, Yunnan, a woman was driving on the road and suddenly encountered 6 wild boars falling from a cliff more than 100 meters high. After falling onto the road, four of the wild boars died on the spot, one died of severe injuries, and the other suffered minor injuries and fled into the nearby mountains and forests.
➤Shenzhen, Guangdong: There are wild boars "begging for food from tourists" on Wutong Mountain
On October 28, there were wild boars begging for food from tourists in the Wutong Mountain Scenic Area in Shenzhen, Guangdong. According to the staff, there are many wild boars on the mountain, but the probability of encountering them by tourists is relatively low. There are warning signs in the scenic area to advise tourists not to disturb them if they encounter wild animals.
The harm of wild boar has spread to 26 provinces across the country
Officials in many places have recruited wild boar hunting teams with prizes
In fact, the harm caused by the proliferation of wild boar is not a recent thing. As early as 2017, the former State Forestry Administration issued the "Emergency Notice on Effectively Regulating Wild Boar Populations and Preventing and Controlling Wild Boar Harm"; in 2021, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration has launched a series of projects in Shanxi, Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hebei, 14 provinces (regions) including Guangdong, Shaanxi, Hunan, Hubei, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Ningxia have launched comprehensive pilot projects to prevent and control wild boar hazards.
In June 2023, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration issued an announcement to remove wild boars from the "List of Terrestrial Wild Animals with Important Ecological, Scientific, and Social Values (referred to as the "Three Lists"). This means that wild boars have been removed from the list of “national protected wild animals”.
A reply from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration in January 2024 stated, “After scientific and comprehensive assessment, experts believe that wild boars are distributed in 28 provinces in my country, with a population of 2 million. They no longer pose an existential threat, and the number in many provinces is too high. , which affected 26 provinces and had an adverse impact on the production and life of local people, which is in line with the basic principles of adjustment. "
In September 2024, the Ningxia Xiji County Forestry and Grassland Bureau announced that it would recruit a wild boar hunting team and treat it harmlessly. Team. The compensation for hunting adult wild boars is 2,400 yuan per head, and the harmless treatment of adult wild boars is 200 yuan per head. Prior to this, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Anhui and other places had tried to reward wild boar hunting.
Relevant experts reminded that the "delisting" of wild boars does not mean that they can be hunted at will. The principle of giving priority to protection must still be adhered to, and laws such as prohibited hunting areas, prohibited hunting periods, prohibited hunting tools and hunting methods, and national gun management must be strictly observed. regulations. In addition, wild boar prey can only be used for non-edible purposes such as scientific research, and overeating and illegal trading of prey are strictly prohibited.
What is the reason for the proliferation of wild boars?
Jin Kun, director of the Institute of Natural Reserves of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, analyzed:
Biological characteristics
Wild boar populations are growing rapidly due to their strong fecundity and adaptability.
The ecological environment continues to improve
In recent years, the habitat environment of wild animals in my country has continued to improve, providing wild boars with a broader living space and rich food sources.
Protection policy implementation
Previously, wild boar had been classified as a "three-have" wild animal, that is, a terrestrial wild animal with important ecological, scientific, and social values, and hunting was strictly restricted.
Reduction of natural enemies
Due to historical reasons, some areas lack natural enemies of wild boars, such as tigers, leopards, jackals, wolves, etc., resulting in a rapid growth in the number of wild boars.
What to do if you encounter a wild boar
Jin Kun, director of the Natural Reserve Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, said that ordinary people should stay away from wild boars as soon as possible. Pretending to be dead will not work.
1. Stay calm and avoid shouting loudly and attacking wild boars with stones or sticks. This can easily aggravate the wild boar, which may lead to the wild boar attacking.
2. Quickly find a place to cover your body, that is, obstacles, trees, etc. to avoid being attacked by wild boars.
3. Try to leave the scene, but remember not to run away, as it may anger the wild boar.
4. Try not to turn your back to the wild boar to avoid being attacked by it. You can try to keep eye contact with it, and back away slowly to keep a sufficient distance.
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Chongqing: Wild boars that injure people and farmers can apply for compensation
In November 2023, "Chongqing Terrestrial Wildlife "Measures for Compensation for Damage" was officially introduced and implemented, clarifying the casualties caused by wild boars and other terrestrial wild animals. If you suffer losses of crops, crops or other property, you can enjoy the right to government compensation according to law by submitting a compensation application to the township government (sub-district office) where the damage occurred within the specified time. Recently, wild boars have been frequently searched. On October 27, a wild boar invaded the high-speed rail connection line between Nanjing South Station and Zijinshan East Station, and collided with the passing train D5515, causing equipment failure to stop. When the on-board mechanic got off the vehicle to deal with the problem, he was hit by a train passing the speed limit on the adjacent line and died unfortunately. (Screenshot of the official Weibo of Nanjing Railway Station) On the same day, another wild boar broke into a hotel in Nanjing. The location of the hotel and the high-speed rail line where the accident occurred are near the Purple Mountain, where wild boars often hang out. Wild boars are found in many places across the country There are also in Chongqing. In fact, in recent years, with the continuous improvement of the ecological environment, wild boars and other wild animal populations have continued to grow, and their foraging and other activities have expanded. In many cities, fringe areas, even suburbs, and even individual Wild boars have begun to appear frequently in the central areas of cities, causing a lot of trouble to the lives of local residents and even threatening human safety. ➤Chongqing Overseas Chinese Town: On May 10, 2024, some netizens claimed that there were many wild boars around Chongqing Overseas Chinese Town. In this regard, staff from Jianing Community, Liangjiang New District, where the community is located, said that there were indeed wild boars inside. One black wild boar had been captured, and there were still other wild boars at large. ➤ Liangping, Chongqing On September 4, 2024, two wild boars were found wandering in a kindergarten in Liangping District, attracting surrounding citizens to watch. Then some citizens shouted to drive the wild boar away, and the wild boar fled quickly after being frightened. ➤ Chongqing Geleshan On October 30, 2023, the Geleshan tourist area also issued a special safety reminder after receiving complaints from citizens that "wild boars were found in the forest area near Geleshan Forest Park." ➤ Beibei, Chongqing: The cornfield was destroyed by wild boars In June this year, wild boars came down from the dense forest of Jinyun Mountain in Beibei and rushed into the Mashanya Group 3 of Tongjiaxi Town. A cornfield was gnawed and gnawed, and a large number of crops were damaged and lost. Not small. ➤Hangzhou, Zhejiang: A 160-pound wild boar broke into the city and hurt people On October 25, a wild boar weighing about 160 pounds broke into a roadside shop on the streets of Jiande City, Hangzhou. People present tried to drive it away with sticks, but failed. can succeed. After receiving the alarm, the local public security team, together with the Forestry Bureau and other departments, successfully captured the wild boar after more than an hour of struggle. Previously, this wild boar had been racing all the way through the streets, biting everyone it saw, and overturned a tricycle and two battery cars. ➤ Mentougou, Beijing: 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 community in Miaofengshan Town, Mentougou, Beijing. After inspection by fire and rescue personnel, they found that the wild boar was more than one meter long and weighed about 50 kilograms. Its right front leg was injured and its feet were swollen, making it unable to move. Fortunately, no one was harmed. Source: Beijing Daily ➤Nanjing, Jiangsu: A wild boar ran into a hotel lobby and crashed in panic On October 27, a wild boar broke into a hotel lobby in Nanjing and hit the glass door while escaping.The hotel stated that the wild boar has been captured and no one was harmed. ➤ Zhaotong, Yunnan: A woman encountered a group of wild boars while driving and fell off a cliff On October 27, in Huayuan Village, Mohan Township, Yongshan County, Zhaotong, Yunnan, a woman was driving on the road and suddenly encountered 6 wild boars falling from a cliff more than 100 meters high. After falling onto the road, four of the wild boars died on the spot, one died of severe injuries, and the other suffered minor injuries and fled into the nearby mountains and forests. ➤Shenzhen, Guangdong: There are wild boars "begging for food from tourists" on Wutong Mountain On October 28, there were wild boars begging for food from tourists in the Wutong Mountain Scenic Area in Shenzhen, Guangdong. According to the staff, there are many wild boars on the mountain, but the probability of encountering them by tourists is relatively low. There are warning signs in the scenic area to advise tourists not to disturb them if they encounter wild animals. The harm of wild boar has spread to 26 provinces across the country Officials in many places have recruited wild boar hunting teams with prizes In fact, the harm caused by the proliferation of wild boar is not a recent thing. As early as 2017, the former State Forestry Administration issued the "Emergency Notice on Effectively Regulating Wild Boar Populations and Preventing and Controlling Wild Boar Harm"; in 2021, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration has launched a series of projects in Shanxi, Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hebei, 14 provinces (regions) including Guangdong, Shaanxi, Hunan, Hubei, Liaoning, Heilongjiang, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Ningxia have launched comprehensive pilot projects to prevent and control wild boar hazards. In June 2023, the State Forestry and Grassland Administration issued an announcement to remove wild boars from the "List of Terrestrial Wild Animals with Important Ecological, Scientific, and Social Values (referred to as the "Three Lists"). This means that wild boars have been removed from the list of “national protected wild animals”. A reply from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration in January 2024 stated, “After scientific and comprehensive assessment, experts believe that wild boars are distributed in 28 provinces in my country, with a population of 2 million. They no longer pose an existential threat, and the number in many provinces is too high. , which affected 26 provinces and had an adverse impact on the production and life of local people, which is in line with the basic principles of adjustment. " In September 2024, the Ningxia Xiji County Forestry and Grassland Bureau announced that it would recruit a wild boar hunting team and treat it harmlessly. Team. The compensation for hunting adult wild boars is 2,400 yuan per head, and the harmless treatment of adult wild boars is 200 yuan per head. Prior to this, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Anhui and other places had tried to reward wild boar hunting. Relevant experts reminded that the "delisting" of wild boars does not mean that they can be hunted at will. The principle of giving priority to protection must still be adhered to, and laws such as prohibited hunting areas, prohibited hunting periods, prohibited hunting tools and hunting methods, and national gun management must be strictly observed. regulations. In addition, wild boar prey can only be used for non-edible purposes such as scientific research, and overeating and illegal trading of prey are strictly prohibited. What is the reason for the proliferation of wild boars? Jin Kun, director of the Institute of Natural Reserves of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, analyzed: Biological characteristics Wild boar populations are growing rapidly due to their strong fecundity and adaptability. The ecological environment continues to improve In recent years, the habitat environment of wild animals in my country has continued to improve, providing wild boars with a broader living space and rich food sources. Protection policy implementation Previously, wild boar had been classified as a "three-have" wild animal, that is, a terrestrial wild animal with important ecological, scientific, and social values, and hunting was strictly restricted. Reduction of natural enemies Due to historical reasons, some areas lack natural enemies of wild boars, such as tigers, leopards, jackals, wolves, etc., resulting in a rapid growth in the number of wild boars. What to do if you encounter a wild boar Jin Kun, director of the Natural Reserve Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Forestry, said that ordinary people should stay away from wild boars as soon as possible. Pretending to be dead will not work. 1. Stay calm and avoid shouting loudly and attacking wild boars with stones or sticks. This can easily aggravate the wild boar, which may lead to the wild boar attacking. 2. Quickly find a place to cover your body, that is, obstacles, trees, etc. to avoid being attacked by wild boars. 3. Try to leave the scene, but remember not to run away, as it may anger the wild boar. 4. Try not to turn your back to the wild boar to avoid being attacked by it. You can try to keep eye contact with it, and back away slowly to keep a sufficient distance. More News Chongqing: Wild boars that injure people and farmers can apply for compensation In November 2023, "Chongqing Terrestrial Wildlife "Measures for Compensation for Damage" was officially introduced and implemented, clarifying the casualties caused by wild boars and other terrestrial wild animals. If you suffer losses of crops, crops or other property, you can enjoy the right to government compensation according to law by submitting a compensation application to the township government (sub-district office) where the damage occurred within the specified time. Source: CCTV.com, Chongqing Daily National Emergency Broadcast