Wild Boar That Injured Woman In Yishun Caught, 'Euthanised Humanely'

CITY IN NATURE AND HUMANE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Thanks to many members of public who cared, and wrote to us, and shared their views through comments on media articles and forum letters.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/yishun-park-reopened-to-public-after-wild-boar-is-caught

Looking at the bigger picture for ALL wildlife in Singapore, there is a lot more that needs to be done: From intensive public education, exploring humane management measures, proactive preventive measures during the planning stage and more transparency.

OUR FULL RESPONSE HERE 👇

While we are not surprised that the wild boar was euthanised by NParks, it is a reminder of the sad reality that wild animals such as wild boars are ‘punished’ when humans get injured (accidentally and unfortunately) in our City in Nature. We have come a long way and made progress through various wildlife working groups, better managing wildlife situations involving other wildlife. We hope that management of wild boar situation also changes to humane methods.

We have voiced out our concerns on this non science-based approach when an incident happens or complaints mount in an estate, noticing how situations involving some other animals are managed differently, such as otters for example.

It is also deeply disheartening that the wild boar was captured from a park area. While many groups like ACRES are striving to educate residents about coexistence in our City In Nature, we are unable to see the ‘science-based’ approach in capturing a wild boar from a park area and euthanising for public safety.

It is unfortunate that people were injured. The video clips clearly showed that the pig did not seek to attack humans, but was possibly triggered by some stimulus that caused the boar to run amok. As prey animals, they dash as fast as they can. All our educational materials have been focused on their behaviour and what etiquette we should follow in a situation encountering a boar in their natural habitats.

ON RELOCATION SUGGESTIONS:

It is very positive to see the concern from members of public on the wildlife management issues – it shows people care and even go the extra mile to propose solutions! The need to remove and relocate a wild boar needs to be carefully considered as relocating a prey animal like wild boar is not as straightforward as relocating a small snake. But if removal is inevitable, relocation can and should be considered as a humane resort. We are not aware of any relocation programmes for pigs in the recent years, as ACRES ourselves we have not rescued wild boars because we do not have the permission to release them.

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The boar had knocked a woman unconscious on March 9. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Source: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/yishun-pa..

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ACRES (Animal Concerns Research & Education Society) is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

ACRES has six focus areas: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Wildlife Crime Investigation, Zoo Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Community Outreach and Promoting Cruelty-Free Living.

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