A woman was seriously injured by a wild boar whilst gardening as it charged at her on Saturday
was attended to by firefighters after neighbours contacted the emergency services
She is "plastered from the pelvis to the neck," a relative told local news outlet La Nouvelle République
“The woman is still hospitalised in Tours with multiple fractures," Patrick Michaud
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According to Mr Michaud the accident occurred while a “hunt was taking place in the municipality” which may have frightened the boar
head of the department’s French Office for Biodiversity (OFB)
told Le Parisien that the boar going into the victim's garden could equally have “been caused by a walker
before then hitting the woman in her garden which is on the edge of some woods
The local hunting association has covered veterinary costs for the family dog in the first garden and will contact the woman when she is discharged from hospital
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The wild boar population in France has increased exponentially for 30 years
with estimates that up to one million wild boars (sangliers) live in the country
Generally boars inhabit small woods however they are not confined only to rural areas and can sometimes live close to cities
wild boars are legally classified as not having owners so there is no individual who is legally responsible for any damage they cause
and the damage or injury was caused during or immediately after a hunt
you may be able to seek redress from the hunt organisers
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Recent power cut in Spain and Portugal is warning to holidaymakers to ensure they are prepared for worst-case scenario
The resort is set to remain open to the public and not only to professionals
Storms from the weekend will persist across some areas