What happened to the swimming pigs in the Bahamas?

A recent autopsy conducted on some of the pigs that died in Big Major Cay, the uninhabited Bahamas island made famous for its swimming pigs, has found that the beloved animals did not die from alcohol poisoning as initially thought, but rather from digesting sand.



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The activity is not without controversy. Critics see it as exploitative of the pigs. Some pigs have nipped at humans. Even some locals involved in the tours have scratched their heads at tourists' fascination.

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The Staniel Cay Adventures offers the swimming with the pigs excursion from Nassau for $510.00. It includes a quick flight. Like other tours, the tour includes swimming with the pigs, swimming with the sharks, visiting the iguanas, snorkeling, and more.

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GREAT EXUMA, THE BAHAMAS-Pigs are said to be among the world's cleanest animals.

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Can You Swim In The Bahamas? (Is It SAFE?) - TravelPeri. Yes, you can swim in the Bahamas - known for shallow waters and mild temperatures, most Bahamian beaches are ideal for swimming.

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Sadly, Bahamas' famous pig island isn't ethical. According to CNN, there aren't any laws put in place to protect the pigs that roam the beautiful Bahamian beaches. Sadly, tourists sometimes treat the pigs as garbage disposals (hence why they swim towards visitors' boats!).

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The Beach Is A Pigsty, Literally The beach itself isn't all that glamorous, unless you love the smell of pigs in the heat. It's literally a pigsty with everything the piggies need, including ample shade, water, and small pens for the piglets.

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Dominica and the Bahamas are among the top 10 “Best Ethical Destinations” in the developing world, according to a report by EthicalTraveler.org.

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The island takes its unofficial name from the fact that it is populated by a colony of feral pigs which live on the island. It has become a tourist attraction in modern times. The pigs are known in popular culture as the swimming pigs although other islands with swimming pigs exist in the Bahamas.

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Now, there are 20-25 pigs which are the island's only permanent residents and who see thousands of visitors daily coming from various destinations such as Nassau and Miami. For an even more detailed look at Pig Beach and the history of the Swimming pigs visit this informative Guide to Pig Beach.

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