A driver was reportedly charged into and struck by a wild boar on a main road near a Nottinghamshire village. The incident occurred on Bunny Hill at around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and caused significant damage to the vehicle, according to East Leake Parish Council.
Authorities have found no physical evidence of the animal so far. Wild boars, which typically weigh between 60 kg and 100 kg, are the subject of ongoing investigations by the relevant local agencies.
The parish council urged motorists using the same route to exercise extra caution. They also asked anyone who experiences or witnesses similar incidents to report them to the appropriate authorities and to notify the parish council so the community can stay informed.
Historically, wild boars were widespread across England before being hunted to extinction about three centuries ago. The Woodland Trust estimates the current UK population at around 2,600, originating from escaped or illegally released captive animals. There have been no sightings of wild boar in Nottinghamshire; the largest populations are in the Forest of Dean and parts of South East and South West England, Wales, and Scotland.
Erin McDaid, head of communications at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, confirmed receipt of the report but said there was no evidence of wild boars in the county yet. He noted the animal could have been a muntjac deer or a pig, though the possibility of an escaped boar could not be ruled out.
Rushcliffe Borough Council commented that there are no records of anyone holding a wild animal license (required to keep boars) but that the incident is still under investigation.
