The video of the piglet’s rescue shows the frightened animal after leaping from the truck that was taking it to slaughter.
A brave little piglet got a second chance at life after jumping off the truck that was likely taking it to its final destination. The pig was spotted on a busy road, and several drivers alerted the police.
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Heartwarming body camera footage from Ohio police officers in the U.S. shows the officers searching the roadside bushes when a small pink dot appears in the undergrowth. They quickly surround the piglet to prevent it from escaping again.
The terrified piglet squeals and squirms as it is carried to the patrol car. Despite falling from a moving truck, the piglet only suffered a few scratches. It was taken to an animal shelter and given the name Pearl Pancetta.
Once fully recovered, Pearl will be permanently transferred to a safe farm animal sanctuary, where she can grow into the 600-pound pig she was born to be.
Source and images: Facebook Ohio State Highway Patrol. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
