Florida Hog

[PaPaBob]

Hi guys. Got an email today and have no idea if this is one of those Urban Legends or not. I checked the Urban Legends website and didn't find anything posted there that it is a hoax. Thought I would share and get your thoughts . . .

FLORIDA PIG

Here's why we have "hog dogs" here in Florida, and why there's no such
thing as having too much firepower. ;-)
You were worried about just gators in Florida!

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The fellow in the pictures is Larry Earley. He lives about 30 miles from
Orlando, in the very rural community of Okahumpka, just off the Florida
turnpike in Lake County, Florida. He has 20 acres of land and on it, a
few cows and horses. Mostly it's pasture land that is fenced with woods
surrounding him.
He is neighbored by a larger cattle ranch.

His neighbor has complained for several years that wild hogs had been
raiding his cattle feeders and salt licks.

Last month he saw what he thought was a cow in his pond and went to see
if it was stuck in the mud and would have to be pulled out. When he got
close enough to realize it was a hog, the thing made a charge at him. He
had driven his truck down to the pond and carries a pistol in it (as any
Florida redneck would, and I say that with genuine affection). He got his
handgun and when it came at him again, he shot it twice and killed it.

Wild hogs in Florida usually run from 100-400 pounds with a 400 pounder
being a monster. Because this one had been feasting on grain for several
years it had grown to mammoth size. When Larry took it to the processor
it weighed in at over 1100 pounds! The meat has no wild taste, as it was
grain fed; and Larry is quite the hero. He has fed many fireman and
provided the homeless shelter in downtown Orlando with a couple! of
meals. You were worried about just gators in Florida!

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[DEERSLAM]

What's this Hogzilla #3. Here we go again

 

[PaPaBob]

LOL LOL I figured this may be one of those. Sorry guys. Thought you hog hunters would get a laugh out of this one . . .

Don't hog hunt myself up here in Michigan but am always curious about the posts you guys make. Looks like fun.

 

[hogwild757]

Hogzilla # 3 nice tuskers

 

[spectr17]

I believe the pics and story floated thru the forums a year or two back Papabob. It appeared to be true.

 

[357tracker]

Hey guys. This is the same story that came in my latest issue of Wild Boar USA magazine. I live here in Tampa, Fl. and it's been quite the buzz around here. Can't say it's for real but.....

 

[Speckmisser]

Last time I saw this one (sometime last year) it was shot in Texas. The story was pretty similar, though.

 

[baboltin]

thats a big pig, do you guys think that it could be a hogzilla #3

 

[PaPaBob]

Okay, did a bit of checking on this and found this report on Snopes.com. . . . .

Snopes Report on 1100 lb. Hog

From their research and discussion with the guy it is a true report.

Here's another report from Unexplained Research . . . also says it is true . . .

Unexplained Research