Wild boar carcass found near Li Ka-shing’s home in Hong Kong sparks brief scare

A wild boar carcass found outside the luxury Deep Water Bay residence of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing triggered a brief scare over possible human remains before authorities confirmed on Thursday that it was an animal.A 61‑year‑old security guard at Li’s home at 79 Deep Water Bay Road called police shortly before noon on Thursday after detecting a strong odour.Officers arrived and discovered the carcass of a wild boar at the bottom of a 20-metre (66-foot) slope.The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department was alerted to arrange the removal of the 1.2-metre-long carcass.Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.A video circulating online showed police and fire vehicles outside the residence, with several men in suits seen assessing the situation near the gate, sparking speculation on social media.