▲ Wild boar (File Photo)
A report was filed at 9:21 p.m. on June 16 regarding a wild boar sighting near the barefoot walking trail in Gosangol, close to Sudeoksa Temple on Apsan Mountain in Nam-gu, Daegu.
Upon receiving the report, police, along with fire authorities and professional hunters from the Nam-gu Office, are currently conducting a search of the area.
The Nam-gu Office issued a safety alert via text message to notify nearby residents of the wild boar's appearance and urged them to exercise caution.
Previously, a report was filed on June 4 stating that three wild boars had appeared in the same area.
At that time, capture operations were carried out, but it is understood that the authorities were ultimately unable to catch the animals.
A police official stated, "Wild boars have been appearing frequently near the Apsan barefoot trail recently," adding, "If you spot one, please do not approach it and report it immediately."
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