"It's not that unlikely": Expert explains behavior in the event of a wild boar attack

Created: 07/09/2022, 16:30

By: Sandra Barbara Furtner

The wild boar is one of the most dangerous animals in Germany.

An encounter can be dangerous - an outdoor expert explains the correct behavior.

An encounter with a wild boar is not as unusual as is often assumed.

Especially in autumn, when the fields are cleared and the harvest is being brought in, they leave the protective cover of rapeseed and maize and are more often to be found on roads to retreat back into the forest.

If an encounter occurs, it can be very dangerous.

"It's not that unlikely": Expert explains behavior in the event of a wild boar attack

If wild boars are disturbed, they can become aggressive.

(Iconic image) © Panthermedia/Imago

account, outdoor expert "Dorian" shows how best to behave when sighting a wild boar

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The clip has spread like wildfire among Bushcrafter and Survial fans, garnering more than 53,000 likes to date.

But joggers and walkers can also get valuable tips.

Behavior in the event of a wild boar attack: "Big up and clap your hands loudly"

Basically, the wild pigs are considered peaceful animals and try to avoid people.

But if they are disturbed by us, are injured, have offspring or are looking for a pair in winter, they can become quite aggressive.

However, there are clear warning signs and helpful tips.

• If sighted at a sufficient distance, make a wide detour and pass slowly and calmly, so that there is still an escape route for the animals.

• It is best to avoid undergrowth and berths.

• If you see it, "make it big" and clap your hands loudly.

• If the animal starts to "blow loudly" and chatter its teeth, an attack can be expected.

  The only thing that helps here is to find an elevation or to climb a tree.

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Even if outdoor expert "Dorian" gives the all-clear in his clip, since most wild animals mainly avoid people, it's good to know how to behave properly.

But some TikTok users see it completely differently and even report daily sightings in the forest.

It probably just depends on where you live and the area.

Here is a selection of the comments on the video:

• "I'm always scared when I go into the forest at night, ever since I heard the phrase 'the wild boar is the most dangerous animal in Germany'".

• “There are some in my forest every evening.

  😬🤯”

• "I see about 20 to 30 wild boars a year, which are free-roaming and not on the plate."

• "I was in the woods with my father and he was caught between the legs by a boar and had to have stitches.

  😅”

• "Digga, whenever I walk through the forest, I meet them."

• "It's not that unlikely.

  At that time I was attacked with my father in the spring.”

• "I saw a wild boar and I was scared and screamed and ran away.

  😂”

• "Happened to me before with a mate teeth chattering but we were up a tree in 15 seconds.

  😂😂😂”

• “In my village, the wild boars just run down the street.

  Always afraid of the dark.

  🥺🙈”

• "I, who live in the middle of the forest and see wild boar every day.

  🤷‍♂️”

• “Just doing everything wrong that we could do wrong.

  😬🤯 Thank god we only got away with the 'shock'.

  💯"