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Florida residents on edge after wild boars wreck yards
Residents in Florida's Lake Nona and Storey Park neighborhoods report seeing packs of wild boars damaging yards and creating costly cleanups.
The increase in wild boar sightings follows local woodland destruction for development, which pushes animals into residential areas.
Matthew Antolovich, who leads the Storey Park Homeowners Association, mentioned that the organization is partnering with private trappers and the USDA to address the wild boar issue.
Diego Rodriguez, a resident, stated, "I saw about 15 of them" recently, while another resident said she tried to keep on top but gave up.
This situation highlights the challenges of managing wildlife in suburban areas and the consequences of habitat loss on human-animal interactions.