A man was hospitalized after being attacked by a wild boar in the Bemowo district of Warsaw on Easter Monday, April 6th.
Rising Wild Boar Population in Warsaw
According to Warsaw City Forests, an inventory conducted in March 2025 estimated the city’s wild boar population at approximately 3,000. Simultaneously, reports of their presence have increased dramatically – from 5,128 in 2024 and 4,713 in 2023 to 8,804 in 2025.
Increase in Dangerous Incidents
The number of dangerous incidents has also risen. Data from Warsaw City Hall and City Forests shows 121 reported attacks on humans and 29 attacks on dogs in 2025, compared to 59 and 13 respectively in the previous year.
Restrictions on Relocation Due to Disease
City officials and Warsaw City Forests state that relocating wild boars from Warsaw is currently impossible. The city is within an area subject to sanitary restrictions related to African swine fever, prohibiting the capture and relocation of these animals.
Consequently, services first attempt to drive the animals away, and when unsuccessful, employ legally permissible measures, including on-site euthanasia or controlled culling.
Recent Interventions Spark Debate
The issue of wild boars has recently resurfaced in Warsaw following interventions in Bemowo and Mokotów. Warsaw City Forests apologized for the manner of these actions, emphasizing that resident safety remains a priority. One incident in Bemowo occurred on March 30th at Wolfkego Street.
Safety Guidelines for Encounters
The Bemowo district office and Warsaw City Hall remind the public not to approach, photograph, or film wild boars. Dogs should be kept on leashes, as their behavior could provoke an attack. Sightings should be reported to 112 or the Municipal Guard at 986.