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Wild Boar Breaks Into Florida Home, Causes Chaos

9/9/2025

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On September 7, 2025, a 300-pound wild boar broke through a sliding glass door in a Lehigh Acres home.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded, initially calling it a "boarglary in progress."
Bodycam footage showed the boar's chaotic entry and deputies' attempts to capture it.
The boar caused extensive damage, leaving hoof marks throughout the house before escaping to the backyard.
Wild hogs are found in all Florida counties, likely introduced by Hernando DeSoto in 1589.

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Story summary

On September 7, 2025, a 300-pound wild boar broke through a sliding glass door in a Lehigh Acres home.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office responded, initially calling it a "boarglary in progress."
Bodycam footage showed the boar's chaotic entry and deputies' attempts to capture it.
The boar caused extensive damage, leaving hoof marks throughout the house before escaping to the backyard.
Wild hogs are found in all Florida counties, likely introduced by Hernando DeSoto in 1589.