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Wild Boar Injures Three in Rhineland-Palatinate Before Being Shot by Police

The aggressive animal attacked three people on a motorhome site, prompting police to act to prevent further harm.

  • An aggressive wild boar injured three people on Monday afternoon at a motorhome site near Rhodt in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
  • The victims included a 77-year-old man, who was lightly injured on his leg, and a 66-year-old man along with his 62-year-old companion, both of whom also sustained minor leg injuries.
  • All three injured individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment following the incident.
  • Police officers shot and killed the animal on-site to prevent further attacks, as it posed an ongoing threat.
  • The decision to shoot the boar was made before the arrival of a notified gamekeeper, according to the police statement.
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