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June 16 (UPI) — After eluding authorities for several days, a wandering pig in Pennsylvania has found a new home at a sanctuary.
Officers from Manheim Township Police responded to multiple calls about a pig roaming freely in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Lancaster Township.
In a news release, police described the pig as “fast” and “elusive,” managing to evade capture for several days and surviving by foraging for food like a wild boar.
The pig, affectionately named Hamilton by the police in tribute to the neighborhood, was discovered taking a nap beneath a resident’s trampoline. Assistance was sought from the Lancaster Farm Sanctuary.
“A foot pursuit of the escaped swine ensued, and yes, we see the irony in three cops chasing a pig. As it turns out, Hamilton wasn’t as tired as we thought because we’re fairly certain he’s the fastest pig alive,” wrote the police department.
Eventually, the police and sanctuary personnel managed to corral the pig in the outdoor play area at Pediatric Specialty Care on Rider Avenue and placed it in a crate.
The Lancaster Farm Sanctuary announced that Hamilton, now renamed Gregory, will have a permanent home at the sanctuary.
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