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Another wild boar spotted roaming Hong Kong – the third sighting in as many weeks

Animal trod the walls of Chuk Yuen Estate, close to Wong Tai Sin

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The boar takes a stroll through the Chuk Yuen Estate. Photo: Victor Kung/Facebook
Rachel Blundy

A wild boar has been spotted roaming the walls of a Hong Kong housing estate – the third sighting in as many weeks.

The animal was seen exploring the Chuk Yuen Estate, close to Wong Tai Sin in Kowloon, at about 11am on Wednesday.

Photographs of the intrepid piggy’s adventure were shared on a Facebook group for notable Hong Kong events by onlooker Victor Kung.
The piggy roamed the walls of the housing estate. Photo: Victor Kung/Facebook
The piggy roamed the walls of the housing estate. Photo: Victor Kung/Facebook

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Many Facebook users reacted by calling for the boar to be protected, blaming the “human invasion” for the rise in wild boar sightings. Animal welfare experts have said development projects and construction around country parks have caused the animals to flee to Hong Kong’s urban jungle.

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The animal perches on the edge of the estate wall. Photo: Victor Kung/Facebook
The animal perches on the edge of the estate wall. Photo: Victor Kung/Facebook

A spokeswoman for the Agriculture and Fisheries Department said it had not received any reports about the latest roaming wild boar.

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She said anyone who noticed a wild pig loose in the city should consult the advice on the government’s website.
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