RECENTLY, it was said online that a man was killed by a wild boar in Perak while on his way to a farm. Is this claim true?
Verdict:
TRUE
A Perak Fire and Rescue Department spokesman confirmed the incident, saying that the victim has been identified as 46-year-old Syaiful Anuar Abdul Wahab.
The spokesman said that Syaiful Anuar died on the spot following the incident on Sunday (Nov 6) evening near Jalan Kampung Paya Ara in Pantai Remis.
"We received a call about the incident around 7.05pm.
"The man was on his way to his farm prior to the incident. There were also two other men, aged 49 and 60, who were injured while trying to help the victim," he added.
The spokesman said its personnel had assisted the police by providing lighting while hunting the animal.
"The animal was later shot dead by the police,” he added.
SOURCE: One killed, two injured in wild boar attack in Pantai Remis
