100kg wild boar rampage: Huge animal smashes into French funeral parlour after hunting drive

A massive 100kg wild boar instigated a wild rampage in Salviac, a small French village. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1st, following a hunting excursion. The boar, startled during the hunt, veered off course and entered the village instead of retreating into the surrounding countryside. Locals watched in horror as the colossal animal thundered down the street, narrowly missing an outdoor seating area at the village's La Poste bar before crossing the road and charging at the entrance of a funeral parlour.

Owner Catherine Figeac, who was hosting a client inside, was left face-to-face with the enormous creature when it burst through the glass doors, striking her 90cm-high desk repeatedly. Though the boar caused damage to the funeral business, neither Catherine nor her visitor sustained injuries. It then headed towards a nearby restaurant, attempting to force its way in before ultimately disappearing onto the Dégagnac road.

The local hunting association subsequently visited the mortuary to arrange insurance coverage for the damage. This incident has brought attention to the increasing prevalence of wild boar in residential neighborhoods. Reports indicate that such encounters are becoming more frequent, not only in France but also in parts of Spain, particularly around the Costa del Sol, where food and water availability encourages boar to venture into built-up areas.

The Spanish government’s national hunting management strategy advises residents to remain calm in the event of an encounter, avoid approaching or feeding the animals, and alert authorities if necessary. The Salviac incident serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers posed by wild boar when they unexpectedly find themselves in close proximity to human communities.