Cinghiale sends traffic into a tailspin in the Prati district of Rome and tries to enter condominiums: the police intervene to “escort” him

In Via della Giuliana, in the Prati district of Rome, a quiet Sunday was interrupted by an increasingly frequent scene in the capital: the appearance of a wild boar among passing cars, sidewalks and condominium doors. The animal moved in a densely populated area, immediately generating alarm among residents and passers-by. According to reports collected on site, the wild boar crossed the road several times and approached the entrances to the buildings, creating a situation of potential risk both for road safety and for people.

Between blocked traffic and coordinated intervention

The presence of the wild boar made immediate intervention by the police necessary. The Local Police of Rome Capital intervened together with operators specialized in the management of urban fauna, to contain the animal without resorting to drastic solutions. To allow the operations to take place, traffic was temporarily blocked in via della Giuliana, one of the busiest roads in the area. In the meantime, the animal, visibly disoriented, attempted several times to slip into courtyards and condominium areas, further complicating the recovery phases.

The “escorted return” towards Monte Mario

After a long containment phase, the wild boar was finally accompanied safely towards the nearby Monte Mario Nature Reserve, a green area considered more suitable for its survival. The operation took place with the support of multiple patrols for a total of around 25 agents and expert staff, who followed step by step the movement of the animal which tried several times to slip into other courtyards.

The operators’ objective was to avoid any form of culling or forcing, aiming instead for a controlled return to its natural habitat, a few kilometers from the point of sighting.

An increasingly frequent phenomenon in the city

The case of Via della Giuliana fits into a now well-known picture: the growing presence of wild boars in the urban areas of Rome. The proximity between parks, green areas and densely populated neighborhoods favors the movement of animals, often in search of food among waste and bins. Experts underline how apparently harmless behaviors, such as leaving accessible food or waste, can help these animals get used to human presence, increasing the likelihood of new sightings in urban contexts.

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