A 150-pound farm hog on the loose near State Route 123 and Interstate 75 has Franklin residents doing double takes on their commute, while police are urging everyone to tap the brakes and leave the wrangling to the pros.
According to WLWT, the Humane Association of Warren County headed to the Route 123 and I-75 area after multiple calls about a roaming hog and found what officials described as a roughly 150-pound farm animal. Crews set up a feeder near a Wendy’s in hopes of luring the hog into a trap, and said it may have been hanging around the neighborhood for about two weeks. Authorities initially suspected it was a pot-bellied pig, then determined it was a farm hog, and they are asking residents to report sightings instead of trying to approach it.
What officials are advising
“People should avoid hitting or chasing the animal if it wanders into the road,” officials told WLWT. Police and shelter staff are stressing that only trained responders should attempt a capture so the hog does not bolt into traffic or nearby yards and so both residents and first responders stay safe.
Why neighbors are paying attention
Franklin’s no stranger to hogs. The Poland-China breed was first developed in the area, and the town honors that legacy with a roadside monument, according to Roadside America. Events like the Hog Jam festival have also celebrated the community’s swine ties for years, which helps explain why one stray hog is suddenly the talk of the town and a priority for animal-control crews and local police.
How to report sightings
If you spot the hog, treat it as a roadway hazard: slow down, keep your distance, and call 911 if there is any immediate danger. For non-emergencies or to report a sighting for animal-control staff, contact the Franklin Police Department through the Warren County listings or reach out to the Humane Association of Warren County, which is coordinating capture efforts.
