Cops used to get the benefit of the doubt in America, but for better or worse, they’ve gotten the short end of the stick in post-George Floyd America.
But there comes a time when situations get so out of control that almost everyone will welcome heroes in blue showing up.
And this hero cop stepped up and made a wild takedown that immediately turned him into an internet star.
This viral video shows what cops may have to deal with on a daily basis
Many parts of America have exploded in size, forcing developers to tear down acres of wilderness to build suburbs and shopping centers.
The people who move here often come from cities and have no idea how to come to terms with the wildlife that has called these areas home.
As crime continues to overwhelm many American cities, thousands of people have decided to move to safer and less expensive parts of the country.
This exodus has resulted in city dwellers living in areas that, in some cases, were wilderness just years ago.
A hilarious and, at times, dangerous contrast between feral animals and city slickers has ensued.
Rather than leave these animals alone, many of these suburbanites rely on law enforcement officials to get rid of these wild animals.
Just last week, a video went viral, showing an officer from the Grantsville Police Department in Tooele County, Utah, taking down a feral hog who found its way into a Utah suburb.
The video shared by KUTV 2 News Salt Lake City shows the cop chasing down the feral hog before tackling it in somebody’s driveway.
Hog profiling
This video already has over 6 million views, and commenters have made light of the situation, turning this average cop into an internet star.
Although this video has gone viral, shocking people around the world, the truth is that encounters like this happen every day all across America.
Feral hog populations have exploded in most parts of the nation, especially the southeast.
Farmers, in particular, feel the strain of this population boom, as these feral hogs are known to ravage crop fields.
Even more concerning, these pigs reproduce very rapidly, making population control a herculean task.
In 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) responded to this population boom, issuing guidance on feral hogs.
Per the USDA, “The damage feral swine cause is wide-ranging and far-reaching. With populations throughout the United States, this invasive animal—with few natural predators—negatively impacts everything from agriculture and the environment to human health and public safety.”
Adding, “Feral swine can multiply faster than any other large mammal; females begin breeding at about 8 months and can produce 2 litters of 4–12 piglets every 12–15 months.”
Rapidly expanding feral hog populations exemplify the importance of hunting
As feral hogs proliferate across the nation, hunters have taken advantage of this population boom.
In some parts of America, lawmakers allow hunters to clean out hog populations with little to no regulations, giving hunters a chance to have some fun while providing a virtually endless supply of wild pork.
However, there is much work to be done in order to get a grip on America’s wild hog problem.
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