• Attack of the Warthog: When a Pet Warthog Fights Back, and Other Exotic Animal Encounters | E129

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
  • Podcast

Attack of the Warthog: When a Pet Warthog Fights Back, and Other Exotic Animal Encounters | E129

  • Summary

  • In this episode of 'The Crux True Survival Stories,' hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the riveting story of Austin Riley, a ranch hand in Texas Hill Country who narrowly survived a vicious attack from his pet warthog, Waylon Jennings. Raised on a ranch with a variety of exotic animals, Austin faced a life-threatening ordeal when his beloved 250-pound warthog turned on him unexpectedly. The hosts explore Austin's unique bond with animals, particularly Waylon, and the subsequent tragic incident that raises questions about human-animal relationships and the risks of keeping exotic pets. The episode also reflects on other harrowing stories of exotic pet attacks, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of wild animals and highlighting the importance of responsible pet ownership.
    00:00 Introduction to The Crux True Survival Stories
    00:18 A Harrowing Tale of Survival Begins
    01:03 Meet Austin Riley and His Beloved Warthog
    02:21 Understanding Warthogs
    03:49 Austin's Unique Upbringing
    06:29 The Bond Between Austin and Waylon
    09:33 The Brutal Attack
    11:11 Austin's Fight for Survival
    18:17 Austin's Road to Recovery
    18:40 The Heartbreaking Decision
    19:02 Reflecting on Exotic Pets
    19:25 The Fable of the Farmer and the Snake
    20:47 Shocking Exotic Pet Statistics
    24:52 Travis the Chimpanzee Incident
    28:36 The Tragic Case of Kelly Waltz
    31:07 Gerald Rushton's Fatal Encounter
    33:35 Concluding Thoughts on Exotic Pets
    34:14 Final Words and Listener Engagement
    References

    https://factanimal.com/warthog/

    https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/warthog-attack-texas-exotics/

    https://www.livescience.com/58337-warthog-facts.html

    https://pangovet.com/statistics/exotic-pets-statistics/#:~:text=Around%2017.6%20million%20exotic%20pets%20are%20currently%20owned%20in%20the

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/charla-nash

    https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2009/10/06/saylorsburg-woman-kept-bear-who/51843642007/

    https://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/exotic-deer-mauls-keeper-in-waskom/article_e420bd02-d640-5aae-8ac2-7269dd2f5c27.html#:~:text=WASKOM%20-%20A%2067-year-old%20Waskom%20man%20died%20Friday%20after%20his

    https://www.ktbs.com/news/man-mauled-to-death-by-deer/article_623d0c15-41bb-5b47-853a-5930d5f56557.html#:~:text=An%20East%20Texas%20man%20who%20raised%20exotic%20deer%20was%20mauled

    Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com

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