Footage of a wild boar is circulating on Whatsapp and netizens said that the animal has been roaming in the area between Block 474 and 482 Segar Road in Bukit Panjang.
A child was shouting in the background which might be unsafe, imagine the wild boar started charging towards the children who are playing at the playground or elderly at the fitness corner.
Many residents in the area noticed the animal and kept a distance with many of them taking a video of the wild animal.
The wild boar seems to ignore the humans around him and carries on looking for food.
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What to do when you encounter wild boars
Stay calm, move slowly away. Do not feed the animal as it might follow you and it is illegal to do so.
Keep a distance, do not use flash when filming as it might startle the animal
If you see a mother boar with piglets, stay even further as they might take your presence as a threat.