In the quiet rural town of Samson, Alabama, Wade Seag’s life was about to take an unexpected turn, all thanks to his loyal companion and a massive intruder.
Wade Seago was surprised to find an 820-pound pig on his front lawn after his dog kept barking at something outside his house.
Seago is used to being surrounded by wildlife as he lives in rural Samson, Alabama. A crossbreeder, a schnauzer, usually barks at deer or raccoons running around.
So when Cruiser started barking, he thought nothing of it. At least until his child screamed.
“I jumped up to see what was going on,” Seago said, according to AL.com. “After looking out the back window and seeing nothing, I ran outside the house where my daughter was looking out the window. “I couldn’t believe what I saw.
A wild pig with tusk-like teeth about 6 inches long stood about 5 yards from his front door. Seago ran inside for his .38 revolver, fearing the pig would harm the cruiser or his family.
“When I got into position to shoot, the hog was about 12 yards away,” he explained. “The cruiser was out of my view of the pig, so I fired.
It took three shots to bring the hog down. The next day he took the animal to the Brooks Peanut Company to be weighed on a scale. He was amazed to find it weighed a whopping 820 pounds.
Seago runs an animal taxidermy and enjoys recreational deer hunting. He had seen wild pigs in the neighborhood before, but never one this big.
Feral hogs are common in Alabama and are considered an invasive species. Because the animals reproduce quickly and have few natural predators, they feed on native vegetation and devastate the natural ecosystem. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, pigs cost $800 million in agricultural damage each year.
The Associated Press reports that Seago plans to stuff the pig and display its head and shoulders in his butcher shop. He threw the rest of the animal away because he didn’t think it was safe to eat.
“It must have hung all night because it’s so humid down here. “I wouldn’t believe in meat,” he remarked.
Alabama law allows hunters to kill as many hogs as they want on private property to keep the ever-growing hog population under control.
Seago had no regrets about shooting the pig, which he believed could have threatened his family’s safety.
“I didn’t think twice about taking that pig down,” he explained. “I would do it all over again tomorrow.
The story of Wade Seag and the formidable pig served as a reminder that the intersection of humanity and the wild can lead to unforeseen moments of confrontation and connection. Amidst the echo of gunshots and the weight of the fallen giant, the essence of what it means to protect and protect shone through. Wade’s determination was a testament to the delicate balance of coexistence and the lengths to which we will go to ensure the safety and protection of our families—a balance that, in its intricacies, reflects the delicate dance of nature itself.
People hunt wild hogs for the meat I thought. Anyway, glad to know a 38 still has stopping power. I’m surprised some do gooder has not told you how mean you must be to kill such a beautiful animal. You have my approval.