Seven javelina euthanized in neighborhood on Tucson's east side
- Tucson News Now  Javelina herd "hunted" down in Tucson
neighborhood following vicious attack  Posted: Updated:
Javelinas become so accustomed to eating out of garbage cans
that they starve to death when captured and released in the
wild. Javelinas become so accustomed to eating out of garbage
cans that they starve to death when captured and released in the
wild. TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -  They are a symbol of the
desert southwest, but javelina have worn out their welcome in a
local neighborhood.  State Game and Fish officials say the
euthanization of seven animals should take care of a problem
javelina herd on Tucson's far east side.  The elimination comes
one week after a woman was attacked and injured in the
neighborhood near Speedway and Wilmot.  It's a neighborhood
where people see lots of wildlife, including bobcats, coyotes,
hawks and the occasional mountain lion.  People are used to it.
Many love it.  But when a herd of javelinas st