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world Scmp World 2026-04-02

Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong's boar war?

A recent wild boar attack at Hong Kong's Wu Kai Sha MTR station left a trail of blood and injured several residents, sparking concerns about the safety of the city's public transportation system.


Shortly before the evening rush hour recently, chaos erupted at Hong Kong’s Wu Kai Sha MTR station when a wild boar stormed through the concourse. The animal, about 1.2 metres long and weighing around 40kg, knocked down an elderly man. The charging boar left a trail of blood on the station floor, injuring three other residents in a frenzied dash towards a nearby bus terminus and housing estates. β€œI saw it rampaging at the bus terminus while residents followed, snapping photos,” a woman working.....

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