For 300 days, the dense, dark forest had become a place of fear. Wild boars, fierce and territorial, had been charging through the undergrowth, attacking anyone who dared cross their paths. Their sharp tusks and strong bodies made them a formidable threat, turning the once-peaceful forest into a dangerous place.
The local villagers were terrified. Many had been injured while collecting firewood or hunting for food. Even the bravest hunters spoke in hushed tones about the wild boars’ relentless attacks. Something had to be done.
An old hunter named Tam had lived in the forest for many years, and he knew the ways of the wild boar better than anyone. He understood that these animals were not evil but simply protective of their territory. Still, for everyone’s safety, he decided to share his special trapping skills.
Tam began by showing the villagers how to choose a safe place to set the traps—places where the boars were known to pass. Using strong bamboo poles and thick ropes, he taught them to build deep pit traps, carefully camouflaged with leaves and branches. When a wild boar stepped on the cover, it would fall harmlessly into the pit, unable to escape but also not harmed.
He also showed them how to use trip wires connected to sturdy wooden cages, baited with sweet potatoes and corn. The boars, drawn in by the smell, would trigger the mechanism, causing the door to slam shut behind them.
Through these clever methods, the villagers learned how to protect themselves without killing the animals unnecessarily. Slowly, the forest became safer. The wild boars still roamed, but now the balance between people and nature was restored.
And so, in the heart of the dangerous forest, the 300 days of terror turned into a testament to skill, respect, and coexistence.
