The incident involving the ferret-badger biting through a hiker’s pant leg and being accidentally stepped on occurred on the Meifeng Trail in Meiling, Nansi District, Tainan City, at an altitude of approximately 1,100 meters. Since the Meifeng Trail is a popular hiking route and sees continuous crowds on weekends, the relevant authorities are taking the incidents of a hiker’s pant leg being bitten through and someone stepping on a ferret-badger very seriously.
The location where the ferret-badger bit through a hiker’s pant leg and was accidentally stepped on is the “Meifeng Trail” in Meiling, Nansi District, Tainan City, at an altitude of around 1,100 meters. As the Meifeng Trail is a well-frequented hiking path and draws many visitors on holidays, the authorities are highly concerned about the reports of a hiker's pant leg being bitten and someone stepping on a ferret-badger.
The Tainan City Animal Protection Office pointed out that Nansi District is classified as a rabies epidemic area. The office has previously conducted multiple rounds of mobile vaccination campaigns for local dogs and cats. Ferret-badgers in the mountains have opportunities to come into contact with farmers and hikers, raising concerns about potential dangers. The office reminds residents in mountainous areas and hikers to take proper protective precautions to avoid contact with macaques and other unidentified wild animals. If scratched or bitten by an animal, immediately wash the wound with soap and plenty of water for 15 minutes, then disinfect with iodine tincture or 70% alcohol, and seek medical attention as soon as possible. A doctor will assess and carry out any necessary medical treatment to reduce the risk of rabies infection.
(China Broadcasting Corporation)