In the last days on the roads of the province of Asti there have been numerous accidents caused by wild boars. Fortunately no one was injured, but many cars went off the road and damaged after a collision with animals. The latest accident in chronological order on the road from San Damiano to Revignano: a pack suddenly crossed the road, crashing into an oncoming car. Very frightened Antonella, the driver, who told her misadventure on social media. No injuries, but the front of the car completely destroyed. «And now who will compensate me? - writes on Facebook - Unfortunately, I had recently taken out animal insurance. I can't afford to pay the damages. '
Another clash between Asti and Callianetto. Another story on social media: «The other evening while I was continuing with the car about 30 meters from the place of an accident caused by wild boars, I found myself in turn a herd crossing the road and I caught a smear. Be careful". Since the beginning of the year there have been at least 30 interventions by the municipal police for accidents caused by wild boars. The areas most affected are the hamlets, even if, in fact, in the last period they are also registered in the city and even in the ring road. In Piedmont, there are on average 1200 such claims every year. It is true that a sentence of the Supreme Court establishes that the responsibility for compensation for damage caused by wild boars lies with the Region, but it is equally true that obtaining liquidation of the damage is never easy.
Not to mention the fear, and the danger. However, it is not just Asti motorists who are frightened, but above all the many motorcyclists, even more exposed to the danger of wild boars on the road. , and the spa: it is no coincidence that several motorcycle enthusiasts have installed a small device on their vehicles which, by emitting ultrasounds, should keep wild animals away. In the event of a collision with animals, it is necessary to secure the area and call 112 or the municipal police. And inform the police, including the presence of injured wild animals. Furthermore, wild boars are one of the main enemies of farmers, who demand a more effective slaughter and containment plan.
The Region, a few days ago, ordered an extension of the hunting calendar, giving hunters an extra month to shoot wild boars. However, the measure has raised a lot of criticism. "I find it hard to believe that a few more weeks of hunting can solve the problem," said Diego Furia, director of Coldiretti diAsti, for example. In the first three months of 2021, in the province of Asti, they had already been done 114 containment interventions, for a total of 297 animals eliminated. The solution to the problem therefore appears far away: the number of wild boars, which are not registered, seems to be increasing. And animals in search of food begin to be spotted even in urban areas, attracted by waste (The print).