South Carolina investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of possible attacks on horses in the state. (Source: Pexels)
Posted on 12/13/2019 11:14:03 AM PST by Perseverando
South Carolina investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of possible attacks on horses in the state. (Source: Pexels)
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of possible attacks on horses in the state.
Officials with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced on Wednesday that a joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies has been closed based on evidence that the attacks in the Upstate were the results of altercations with boars in the area.
The investigation involved five incidents that took place within a four-week span across Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
SLED officials cited animal tracks consistent with hogs, video evidence and sighting of boars in the area to support the investigators’ conclusion. During the investigation, DNR and veterinarians were consulted and assisted in the investigation.
Authorities added that an investigation into a horse shooting last month in Greenville County remains under investigation and is separate and not connected to this investigation.
“While all of these incidents were extremely unfortunate, I am very thankful for the men and women who worked tirelessly to investigate these cases,” said Greenville County Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown. “In addition, I want to convey to our community members that our agency has and will continue to patrol these rural areas to ensure our citizens and their respective animals are safe and secure and for them to know that we have an active open channel of communication for anyone who has questions or concerns.”
SLED released the following additional information:
The population of wild boars in the area has significantly increased in the last several years. To help control the increasing population of wild boars, DNR has authorized hunting during day and night of these animals with special permit. Information about the growing wild boar problem and recommendations for management and control is avaialble on DNR’s website.
Law enforcement agencies advise residents to remain vigilant in taking steps to protect their animals and report any suspicious activity they may encounter.
Those things are dangerous and should be shot on site...and I’m the biggest animal lover ever but these things are from Satan himself......
California is trying to reintroduce wolves and grizzly bears in the state. What could possibly go wrong.
I call that boarish behavior.
How’s wild boar on the grill ?
Is heavy marination required ?
Looks like hairy bacon on the hoof.
Simple solution - sausage.
well you’d want to neutralize the parasites..
Boars are not the ones you want. It's the shoats that weigh under 200 lbs that you want. The best pork chops and roasts on the planet.
if they put a big enough bounty on the critters, the problem coudl be at least partially eliminated-
No link to story about seriousness of damage to the horses.
I assume the worst for it to cause such an intensive investigation.
And we do love our barbeque in the Palmetto State.
I have friends in the area who are reporting that some of the worlds were up high on the horses shoulders. Which does not Match their exclamation. I’m not so sure I’m buying this story.
Was in the low country last weekend. Went to a game watch party Saturday and some nice pork butt, but some even nicer roast oysters.
How’s wild boar on the grill ?
Is heavy marination required ?
LOL.......I prefer tame pigs. Our SIL has in the past used them for fillers in his deer sausage but the last one he shot was too big to be fit for anything but coyotes meal......better the coyotes feed off them than the boars feed off the deer that could go on someones table. I really don’t know if they’re all that good to eat though.....
How’s wild boar on the grill ?
Is heavy marination required ?
LOL.......I prefer tame pigs. Our SIL has in the past used them for fillers in his deer sausage but the last one he shot was too big to be fit for anything but coyotes meal......better the coyotes feed off them than the boars feed off the deer that could go on someones table. I really don’t know if they’re all that good to eat though.....
I call that boarish behavior.
I find it very boaring.......LOL
“wild boar”
An oxymoron in the flesh, or sounds like one, at least.
I have friends in the area who are reporting that some of the worlds were up high on the horses shoulders. Which does not Match their exclamation. I’m not so sure I’m buying this story.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvKdtGTPuIc
High up on the flank. Yeah. I don’t think a hog did that.
The young ones are tasty. The old ones, no so much.
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