The government says it will capture and euthanise all wild boars found in the city, after a policeman was bitten in an incident last week.
Hong Kong authorities have euthanised seven wild boars as they embark on a catch-and-cull program to reduce numbers in urban areas, after a policeman was bitten last week.Hong Kong is home to roughly 3,000 wild boars, which are not considered a protected species
"Veterinarians used dart guns to capture seven wild pigs for humane dispatch through medicine injection," the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said in a statement. The department said boars were "accustomed to wandering along the road and looking for food from passers-by or even chasing vehicles."
Boars have at times been seen on subway trains, or waiting for the traffic light to turn green at pedestrian crossings by the harbour.
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