‘Nuisance’ Pig Shot and Killed at Forest Preserve Near Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — A “nuisance” pig that’s been wandering around the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve was shot and killed Thursday.

According to a report from the Daily Herald, the pig was killed by a hunter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission really wanted this to be resolved and to remove the animal because of the damage it could cause," Forest Preserve District Ecologist Brian Kraskiewicz told the paper. "It was a very serious matter."

It’s unknown where the pig came from and officials with the DuPage County Animal Control investigated to see if it belonged to someone.

“When they couldn't find an owner, they concluded the pig was a nuisance animal that could be removed by the USDA,” the article said.

Had the pig not been killed, it could have damaged trees, crops and plants.

photo via the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County