Police caught a rampaging wild boar after it injured a security guard in eastern China.

The video was filmed in the city of Nanjing in Jiangsu Province on November 29.

The wild boar, potentially the notorious "cross-river rampage pig" known for its previous exploits roamed through several neighbourhoods and injured a security guard before continuing its frenzied escape and evasion.

Responding swiftly, police initiated a search operation. With the help of tips from residents, they located the boar near a river and attempted to subdue it with a tranquillizer dart.

However, the shot only agitated the animal, causing it to bolt and eventually fall into the river. In a tense moment, while the boar was swimming, authorities fired three more darts, finally managing to subdue the wild animal.

It was then transported to the Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo for rescue.

On November 30, the zoo reported a tragic turn of events. During the tranquilization, the boar inhaled water, leading to severe distress. Despite efforts to save it, the boar died en route to the zoo. Plans were made for its harmless disposal.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

11月29日，江苏南京南湖片区出现一头“狂飙”的野猪，撞倒并咬伤一个保安后又继续逃窜、躲藏。根据初步了解到的信息，这只野猪已经在南京多小区流窜，是一只独行野猪，攻击性极强。从行动轨迹上判断，极有可能是此前的“过江猛猪”。
警方接警后迅速展开巡查搜捕，通过民众提供线索，在一河道边发现了野猪踪迹，并对其实施麻醉射击。在第一针麻醉针实施后，野猪吃痛，慌不择路冲了出来，随后又掉到河里。趁野猪游泳时，工作人员又陆续发射了三针麻醉针，最终野猪被成功制服，并将其送往南京市红山森林动物园救助。
11月30日，南京市红山森林动物园回应称，因为在麻醉过程中再度落水，野猪呛了水。从水中捞出时已经奄奄一息，最终死于送往动物园的途中，后续将做无害化处理。