Le Figaro Nantes
He was at home teleworking. Turning his head to look outside, Nicolas Patault, a photographer based in Orvault, a town bordering Nantes, could not believe his eyes. "I first saw many marcassins. Then, I saw three big boars in front of my garden as if they were trying to get inside, "he explains to Le Figaro.
The scene took place in broad daylight, around 16:30 p.m., last Thursday in the suburban district of La Bugallière. "The boars looked panicked and didn't know where to go. I have seen them pass by my house several times. In total, the scene lasted about twenty minutes, "he estimates. Image professional, Nicolas Patault had the "reflex" to immortalize it through a video that has already been viewed more than 10,000 times and has aroused many comments.
A first in the neighborhood
"There is a pen with sheep in the neighborhood. I saw the wild boars tempted to enter as if they were trying to hide, "describes the resident for whom this stroll is a first in this district "surrounded by small woods". Neighbours who have lived in the area for many years have confirmed that this event is unique in the area.
"I have a friend who lives in another area of the neighborhood near a forest. He told me he had heard wild boars before but at night. Seeing wild boars in broad daylight and at the time of the school trip, it surprises, "comments Nicolas Patault. After capturing the scene with his phone, he alerted the police: "There is the ring road nearby. I was afraid that it could be a danger."
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Three wools and their marcassins
No one knows what happened to the wild boars filmed. "I didn't receive any messages following my video from people who would have seen them afterwards. I don't know where they went," he said. On the other hand, he was able to exchange with a hunter friend who closely analyzed the images. According to the latter, it would actually be three wools of about sixty kilos with their marcassins.
"He explained to me that one of them had not yet given birth, reports Nicolas Patault. He also confirmed to me that they looked lost given their behavior. His hypothesis is that they must have been disturbed."
