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WILD RESCUE! Javelina found on 4th floor of empty building

Posted at 1:20 PM, Jun 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-13 17:49:12-04

These javelina moseyed up four flights of stairs inside an undeveloped townhouse in Fountain Hills! The construction site's safety supervisor alerted Arizona Game & Fish that these three needed rescuing.

Watch the video above to see the epic animal rescue!

AZGFD tranquilized, safely removed, and transported the javelina to Southwest Wildlife. The conditions of the three javelina are unknown, but they will receive full care at SWCC. Upon rehabilitation, the animals will be released into the wild! Javelina are very dangerous! They can kill you. If you see one outside your home or business, call Arizona Game & Fish immediately!