Video: Wild Boar Crosses the Bosporus and Wreaks Havoc in Istanbul

The Bosphorus straiht is one of the world’s most important waterways for shipping and commerce, and this wild boar decided to see what all the commotion was about.

A large wild boar swam almost a half mile across the Bosphorus before it came ashore in the Beykoz district of the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. The boar was aggressive and it caused quite a stir. The boar reportedly interfered with traffic and damaged store displays. This type of wildlife-human interaction is increasingly common in Istanbul because of the city’s rapid growth.

An encounter with a Turkish wild boar can also be quite dangerous as they can weigh over 300 pounds.

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