Overview

• Two troopers chased the pig along Interstate 26 near Chapin on June 27 to prevent traffic hazards.
• South Carolina Highway Patrol posted video of the hoof pursuit on Facebook, where it quickly gained public attention.
• After a short foot chase the troopers safely secured the pig, allowing traffic to resume without incident.
• The Department of Public Safety officially thanked the Richland County Sheriff's Department for on-scene support and assistance.
• The pig, which sustained no injuries, has been placed in foster care with a member of a local sheriff’s deputy’s family.