PUTRAJAYA – Shoppers at Alamanda shopping centre here got more than they bargained for when a wild boar strayed into the building causing chaos, this afternoon.
Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Station chief Che Shaari Abdullah said they received a call about the incident at 12.38pm.
He said two fire engines carrying eight personnel arrived at 12.47pm and chased the animal out of the shopping centre.
“The animal then headed towards Precinct 16’s rugby field and the case was handed over to Putrajaya Corporation Wildlife Division for further action.”
Several video clips and photos went viral on Twitter showing a pig roaming inside a sports shop in Alamanda.
Shaari said a wild boar shooting operation is held every Sunday at the Federal Government Administrative Centre.
He added that the officers involved should contact the wildlife division if there is such a case to facilitate monitoring by the fire and rescue department to ensure that safety and public property are looked after. – Bernama, December 6, 2020
