MIRAMAR, Fla. – Miramar residents continue to raise concerns as wild hogs encroach into their neighborhoods, with videos flooding just a day after Local 10 reported on their recent invasion.
Leo Russel, a resident of Grand Isle, shared footage of a pack of six wild hogs rummaging through yards, wreaking havoc on landscapes.
“It was like a whole family of them — about six of them,” he said. “They are digging for food so with six of them, by the time they finish digging the yard. It looks pretty messed up.”
The aftermath of their visits leaves yards torn up, with uprooted grass and soil holes.
Ed Wagner, 84, also a resident of Grand Isle, found his efforts to repair his lawn with new sod futile as the hogs returned to cause further damage.
“They come in and tear it up and I put it back again,” he said.
The issue of wild hogs is not isolated, as reports emerge from neighboring communities like Harbour Lake Estates and Sunset Lakes.
Matthew Jones, a trapper with Animal Rangers, emphasizes the severity of the problem, citing land and property damage, as well as potential attacks on pets.
“Feral hogs are not just a nuisance they are ‘the Nuisance,’” he said. “Land damaging, property damage, attacks on pets.”
While trapping and euthanizing the hogs is a common solution, Jones advises contacting wildlife experts for assistance. He stresses the importance of addressing the issue promptly to prevent it from escalating further.
“Feral hogs are a problem that if we don’t address it now, trust me, it blooms into a much bigger issue,” said Jones.
Residents are reminded that hunting wild hogs in Florida requires a license or permit and poisoning them is illegal.
Jones says the community must work together and seek professional assistance in managing this growing concern.
He also confirmed it is best to contact a professional trapper if you see any wild hogs in the area.