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‘Worst scream I’ve ever heard’: Family’s pet pig shot, throat slit in front of children
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Taylor Lewis, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The pig, named Charlotte, was shot twice and had its throat slit in front of the family's children. The family reported that a neighbor was responsible for the killing.
A family's pet pig was shot and killed in a disturbing incident. The pig, named Charlotte, was shot twice and had its throat slit in front of the family's children. The family had taken in Charlotte after she was brought home by a family member's boyfriend, and she had become a part of the family, bonding with their dog.
Georgia authorities are investigating the incident. The family reported that a neighbor was responsible for the killing. Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the source.
The incident occurred in Ray City, Ga., and is being investigated by local authorities.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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