Thanks for the welcome Art.
Actually, "according to my sources" (cya) This hog shot in Fl,that made headlines, was not Hogzilla.
The Ga. hog shot on a fish farm that NG made the show about is smaller than the Fl. hog.
I'm not sure if we're allowed to post pics since I have yet to see any here, if not I'll remove it , moderators let me know.
Below you can read the text about Fl. hog.
It's been confirmed true.
Also I'll post a link where you can see more pics of this monster if you're interested.
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 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 mamoth 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 feed and the Larry is quite the hero. He has fed many fireman and provided the homeless shelter in downtown Orlando with a couple of meals.
More Pics :
http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=17334&page=1&pp=10
in person though!
