Two photos posted online have sparked dozens of comments — and renewed concerns about wild hogs roaming through the Lake Nona community.

Valda Coryat said she and her husband spotted two wild hogs less than 10 minutes from their home, along Boggy Creek Road and Lake Nona Boulevard. The area is busy with drivers and pedestrians, making the sightings especially unsettling for some residents.

Neighbors say wild hogs are not an uncommon sight in Lake Nona. But residents say that familiarity has not made the animals any less concerning.

These are not small, pink farm pigs. Wild hogs are typically larger and stockier, with dark-colored coats and protruding tusks. They can also damage lawns and landscaping by digging through the ground in search of food.

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That behavior is known as rooting. Signs of possible hog activity can include large ruts or disturbed soil, like those found in the grass near the reported sightings.

This is not the first time wild hogs have made news in Lake Nona. In 2025, video showed a group of hogs moving through the Storey Park neighborhood. Some residents at the time reported being chased by the animals.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said if you see a wild hog, you should leave it alone.

The FWC does not remove wild hogs. Because wild hogs are considered a nuisance animal in Florida, private landowners may be able to hunt or trap them, subject to state and local laws.

Anyone who feels threatened by a hog should contact law enforcement or the appropriate wildlife agency.

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