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Alachua County deputies probe killing of pet pig near Hawthorne

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a family’s pet pig named Gemma near Hawthorne after the animal disappeared and was later found dead. Deputies are interviewing witnesses and working to identify who is responsible, with potential charges including unlawful disposal of a dead animal and killing an animal. The owner reported the pig had been a beloved family pet for nearly a decade.

Sources: WCJB TV20