Recent sightings of wild boar on Dartmoor have prompted concerns that an illegal reintroduction may have occurred. Initially a native species, wild boar were driven to extinction in Britain by the 17th century. Recent videos and complaints of aggressive behavior, like a dog being chased, have raised alarms among local residents. While some experts suspect deliberate releases, others suggest natural migration from established populations. The presence of these animals in a heavily trafficked national park poses safety concerns, prompting debates about their management and the possibility of allowing them to remain.
Matt Larsen-Daw, the CEO of the Mammal Society, expressed concern over recent wild boar sightings, proposing they might indicate an illegal reintroduction by guerrilla rewilders.
Dog walker Richard Blight recounted a frightening encounter with a wild boar, highlighting the danger of such animals escaping into populated paths, especially near children.
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