This cyclist suffered the brunt of a violent encounter while he was alone on a desert path serving a wooded area located on the borders of the municipalities of Cruzilles-les-Mépillat and Illiat not far from Gaec Le Roget. Olivier Poilpré is well known in his village of Cormoranche-sur-Saône as a loyal Vélo Bus host. Here is the story of his misadventure.
Nineteen stitches
“While I was driving, the beast appeared alongside me, attacking me on one leg and throwing me to the ground,” he explains to us. “Shocked and with severe pain in my calf, I had to interrupt the walk and warn my wife by telling her my geographical position. Noticing the seriousness of my injury, she took me to the emergency room where I was treated, returning home with twelve stitches on the skin and seven stitches below, in the muscle, and a week's incapacity. . »
The weight of this wild boar was estimated at nearly 120 kg. Olivier is not about to forget this unusual encounter with this animal. According to a hunter, not far from there, a deer hunt was organized. Which could explain why the animal was scared.
According to The French hunter “contrary to what one might think, the wild boar is not a dangerous animal at first glance. In reality, the wild boar is rather timid. […] As soon as it detects the presence of a human being, whether by sight or smell, the suidae prefers to flee. However, like any wild animal, it can be aggressive. Indeed, in certain cases, the wild boar can represent a danger. It is therefore crucial to avoid provoking or frightening him. When he feels threatened or cornered, he may adopt defensive behavior.”
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