Jamison Stone 11-year-old hunter who shot 477 kg of wild boar Country: USA

Biography of Jamison Stone

Jamison Stone, a teenager from Anniston, Alabama, shot to worldwide fame in 2007 when, at the age of 11, he shot an incredibly large wild boar weighing 477 kg during a hunting trip. Jamison had been hunting since he was very young and had already acquired his first hunting trophy, a deer, at the age of 5. On May 3, 2007, Jamison went hunting in the eastern part of Alabama with his father and his friends. Armed with a Smith & Wesson Model 500 pistol, Jamison reportedly had to shoot the boar eight times before bringing it down. The hunters, Jamison's father, and two of his friends, spent several hours tracking down the wounded animal before finally subduing it. When the boar was measured, it became evident that it was the largest boar ever seen by humans, earning it the nickname "Monster Pig" and "Pigzilla."

Despite the challenges they faced, such as proving the legitimacy of the hunt and obtaining official confirmation, the proud hunters eventually received recognition for their feat. Photographs of the massive boar quickly spread on the internet, initially facing skepticism regarding their authenticity. However, Jamison and his father, Mike Stone, eagerly shared the details of that day. The boar exceeded the size of the previous record holder, weighing approximately 360 kg. Although there were no witnesses during the measurements and weighing of the boar on their farm, Mike Stone swore that he did not add even half a kilogram to the animal's weight, and the scales used were certified for accuracy.

While some criticized the celebration of killing an animal, many continued to visit the specially created website to view pictures of the "Monster Pig." The issue of animal cruelty was even considered by the Grand Jury of the state, but it did not proceed further. The boar's carcass was made into a taxidermy display, and the Stone family consumed the meat. Jamison, who was just 11 years old at the time, reveled in his unexpected fame and took pride in his hunting accomplishments.

Since then, Jamison and his father have become the subjects of several television shows and have been featured in countless articles in newspapers and magazines, not to mention the internet. The debates about the ethics of hunting as a form of entertainment and the treatment of animals continue to this day. However, no arguments from nature and animal defenders have ever halted or are likely to halt hunters throughout history. Meanwhile, the "Monster Pig" (also known as Pigzilla or the Alabama Boar) remains the largest boar ever shot during a hunt. Jamison Stone, now approaching the age of eighteen, is unlikely to forget that day on May 5, 2007, which made him a true celebrity.