Had this been a larger hog, this guy might not have made it back to the truck. 150 pounders don't have big cutters.
^^^^^^^ Agreed.
Most Boars of that size will not (yet) have the ‘hardware’ of an older animal, but more importantly….an older/larger animal is simply stronger.
Here is a pic from one of my game cams that represents the physique of a mature Boar in my area. Not the largest, most powerful specimen…but a powerful animal nonetheless. (Probably 250 lbs in this case)
Boars can possess large, sharp (pointed) ‘cutters’, but size and shape varies widely. A few…from some hogs killed on our property.
In terms of being ‘hit/slashed’, this boar has the type cutters we fear the most. Positioned nearly STRAIGHT UP, perfect for driving deep into flesh.
The worst damage suffered by the hunter in the story…would have resulted from the ‘bite’, not any slashing attempt by the animal.
Feral Hogs have tremendously powerful jaws and even lacking large cutters…can still inflict grievous wounds. The larger the animal….the more able it is to shake you.
The attack described in the story (the part where the hog latched onto the hunter) is somewhat unusual.
Most attacks are not protracted events.
‘Usually’ the hog will take a swipe at you as it passes by and just keep going.
BUT, if a hog gets you down and decides to ‘stay awhile’ IT WILL have its way with you.
Do your best to protect areas where major blood vessels reside (Neck, Groin, Brachial Artery of the Biceps).
Anywhere you can take a ‘pulse’ on your body, a pig can pierce and potentially inflict a fatal wound.
