Wild Boar Breaks into Florida Home, Deputies Respond with Lasso
Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in the Lehigh Acres community when a boar slammed through the glass door of a home.
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – A Florida deputy never knows when he or she might need a lasso. An unwelcome visitor came crashing through a Southwest Florida glass door on Friday, prompting a call for a “boarglary in progress.” According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call in the Lehigh Acres community when a boar, or wild pig, slammed through the door.
Deputies Use Rope to Wrangle Wild Boar
Video posted by the sheriff’s office shows the wild encounter with a somewhat mild ending. 
The wild pig in a Lehigh Acres home.
(Lee County Sheriff’s Office / FOX Weather)
Deputies were able to remove the boar and send him back into the woods. The incident highlights the presence of wild hogs in Florida, which are found in all 67 counties but are not native to the Sunshine State. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, wild hogs may have been introduced as early as 1589 by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto.
Expert Insights on Wild Hogs in Florida
Wildlife experts note that the introduction of non-native species can have significant impacts on local ecosystems. In the case of wild hogs, they can cause significant damage to crops, landscaping, and wildlife habitats. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission provides guidance on managing wild hog populations and preventing conflicts with humans.
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