Wild boar rampages in Wu Kai Sha, at least four injured

A wild boar caused chaos in Wu Kai Sha, injuring at least four after straying into Wu Kai Sha Station and a nearby shopping mall on Friday afternoon (Feb 27).

Police received a report at around 5pm that the animal had entered the area. During the incident, at least four people were knocked down, including a man at the station who was found lying injured. The injured were taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.

At the scene, officers equipped with shields formed a cordon near the exit of the Lake Silver car park and confronted the boar, as a crowd gathered nearby. Police set up a restricted area to prevent further danger.

The boar later charged through lines of officers and reporters, narrowly missing several people and creating tense moments.

At around 6pm, it crossed the road and fled into nearby bushes. Police, along with a veterinarian armed with a tranquilizer gun, were searching for the animal.

(Updated 7.09pm)