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Wild Boar Triggers Evacuation at Berlin Mall Before Police Guide It Back Outside

Responders steered it out with pallets after darting proved unsafe.

Overview

  • The animal broke through the Allende-Center entrance around 9 a.m. and ended up inside a Tedi discount shop in Köpenick.
  • The mall was evacuated as police requested Tierpark Berlin support with keepers and a veterinarian on site.
  • Darting was ruled out because the tight, winding retail space made a safe shot and recovery impossible.
  • Officers improvised a pallet corridor and, using wooden shields, guided the boar through a side door into the adjacent Volkspark.
  • Authorities reported no injuries; the store began cleanup with damage still unquantified, and officials shared footage on X while reports varied on operation length.