The number of reported appearances of wild boars in cities has recorded a three-fold increase in the past five years, a lawmaker said Friday.
Members of the National 119 Rescue Service were sent to capture or kill wild boars 103 times in 2006, but the number has gradually increased to reach 384 in 2010, according to Rep. Ahn Hyoung-hwan of the governing Grand National Party.
“As we have seen an increase in the number of boars seen scavenging in cities, we need fundamental measures to ensure the safety of citizens,” Ahn said.
Gyeonggi Province posted the most reports with 227, followed by South Gyeongsang Province with 175, North Gyeongsang Province with 148 and Seoul with 41.
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