Release from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
HAWTHORNE, Fla. – On Friday, May 22, 2026, a Hawthorne resident contacted the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office regarding their pet Vietnamese Potbellied Pig, Gemma, who had been killed after leaving her property.
Deputies met with the owner and learned that Gemma had gone missing from their home in the 21600 block of SE 65th Avenue during the morning hours of Thursday, May 21, 2026. After discovering she was missing, the owner posted on social media seeking information about her whereabouts. Through those efforts, the owner learned Gemma had last been seen near Shell Elementary School…