Utah Police Officer Goes Viral for Tackling Runaway Pig
The video of the capture has amassed millions of views, sparking both amusement and praise for the officer's quick action.
- A Utah police officer, Cory Cooper, gained widespread attention after a video of him chasing and tackling a runaway pig in Grantsville went viral.
- The incident involved Cooper and his colleagues responding to calls about pigs causing havoc in a neighborhood, leading to a humorous capture that has since garnered millions of views online.
- The pigs, described as notorious for escaping, had been on the loose in the city for about a week before being caught.
- Authorities are still trying to identify the pigs' owner, who has not yet come forward; the animals are currently staying at a farm and may be put up for adoption if unclaimed.
- The viral moment has sparked a mix of amusement and support for Cooper, with many praising his quick action and others joking about his potential in football or farming.