Wild boar attacks man at tea stall in Maharashtra, CCTV captures horrifying moment

The horrifying video showed several villagers sitting at a tea stall in Maharashtra when the wild boar suddenly rushed towards them at high speed. As the animal charged, the people scrambled to safety in an attempt to escape except for one man.Wild boar attacks man at tea stall in Maharashtra (Photos: Dr PM Dhakate/X)A man had a horrifying encounter when a wild boar suddenly charged at him while he was chatting with a group of people at a tea stall in a village in Maharashtra.The animal rammed into him, leaving him injured, while others at the spot rushed to safety. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, as the footage went viral on social media.The video showed several villagers sitting at the tea stall when the wild boar suddenly rushed towards them at high speed. As the animal charged, the people scrambled to safety in an attempt to escape.However, one man was unable to escape in time. The boar rammed into him, causing him to fall to the ground, before fleeing the spot. Horrified, the man somehow managed to get back on his feet but was left writhing in pain after suffering injuries in the attack. Dr PM Dhakate, Special Secretary to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, also shared the video and explained the behaviour of the wild boar, saying: “When human wildlife interactions happen in fringe areas, sudden encounters happen without any provocation.”“In unfamiliar, confined spaces, boars rely on scent rather than clear vision. Sometimes high speed combined with disorientation causes instant panic,” he added. Dhakate also clarified that wild boars do not always charge with the intention of attacking. “Crucially, boars always do not attack to hunt; they charge blindly to clear a path and break free,” he said.He advised people to remain calm during such encounters and stressed the importance of leaving an open escape route.“Understanding wildlife behaviour helps us navigate unexpected encounters safely, protecting both human lives and wild animals is equally important,” he said.When human wildlife interactions happen in fringe areas, sudden encounters happen without any provocation. In unfamiliar, confined spaces, boars rely on scent rather than clear vision. Sometimes high speed combined with disorientation causes instant panic. Crucially, boars always pic.twitter.com/FXpA2rtZbn— Dr. PM Dhakate (@paragenetics) August 12, 2026Wild boars are generally wary of humans and can become aggressive when startled, cornered or disoriented. Encounters are more likely in areas where human settlements and forests overlap, making it important for people living near forest fringes to avoid provoking the animals and leave them a clear route to move away.- EndsPublished On: Aug 13, 2026 14:16 IST