Escaped Pig Invades South Carolina Home, Captured by Doorbell Camera
WOODRUFF, S.C. — In a scene more suited to a comedy than a typical suburban afternoon, a South Carolina family experienced an unexpected visitor when a neighbor’s escaped pig pushed open their front door and wandered inside. The incident, captured by the family’s doorbell camera, has since gone viral, highlighting the unusual challenges of rural life.
Jessalynn Oliver, the homeowner, was inside cooking when she spotted the intruder. “I closed the fridge door and I spy with my little eye a giant pig staring in from the other end of the living room,” Oliver recounted in a social media post. The video shows Oliver grabbing a broom and, accompanied by her dog, gently but firmly escorting the pig out of the house.
“He thought he was safe in the flower bed; was going to have himself a little snack. Not by the hair on my chinny chin chin, he got a spanking with the broom,” Oliver wrote, humorously describing the chase. The pig, apparently undeterred, was pursued all the way back to its owner’s property.
Such incidents underscore the occasional unpredictability of rural and semi-rural living, where livestock and pets sometimes escape their confines. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provides guidelines for handling escaped livestock to ensure public safety and animal welfare.
Doorbell cameras, like the one that captured this porcine escapade, have become increasingly common, offering homeowners a new level of security and unexpected entertainment. According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, these devices also help in monitoring unusual activity and can be valuable in documenting incidents.
While this pig’s adventure ended without harm, it echoes other recent stories of animals wandering into human spaces, such as a seal found napping on New Jersey roads, rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. These events often require coordination between animal control, local authorities, and wildlife experts to ensure safe resolutions.
Oliver’s story has resonated with many, reflecting the charm and occasional chaos of living close to nature. It also serves as a reminder to neighbors to keep a watchful eye on their animals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service encourages responsible animal husbandry and prompt reporting of escaped livestock to prevent accidents and property damage.
For now, the pig remains safely back at its home, but the video of its unexpected house call continues to bring smiles and laughter to viewers across the country.
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