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

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

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

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