Ewha Womans University issues wild boar warning after suspected sightings

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Published: 23 Apr. 2026, 18:57

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Ewha Womans University in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, has issued a campus alert after reports of a suspected wild boar sighting.

Fire officials launched a search following multiple reports of the animal roaming the campus over the weekend, but have yet to locate it, even as another sighting was reported at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, the school said Thursday.

No injuries or property damage have been reported so far.

The university has posted a notice on its dormitory website on Monday warning of the possible wild boar sighting and urging students to evacuate to a safe place and report it immediately if they encounter the animal.

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BY JANG GU-SEUL [[email protected]]