By Alexis Stevens, Angel K. Brooks
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A runaway pig, loose for a week and a threat to run out onto I-75, was captured Sunday by animal control officers, Officer Joe Hernandez of Cobb County police said.
During rush hour Thursday, traps were set and attempts made to catch the pig near the I-75 ramp to Chastain Road, Hernandez said. Traps were brought to the scene to lure the animal. Officials were concerned the pig would cause an accident if it scampered onto the freeway.
People called throughout Thursday to report the animal on the loose, but authorities were unable to spot the pig until a caller saw it running free near I-75 about 4:30 p.m.
However, the pig was too quick for its pursuers and ran into a nearby wooded area.
The pig was spotted in the same area again Friday morning and animal control officers returned, but the pig darted back into the woods.
About 10 a.m. Sunday, the pig was captured. Animal control officers had gone to check traps, spotted the pig and were able to corner it with their catch poles, Hernandez said.
The pig was taken to the Cobb County animal control facility and officials were hoping to contact the owner and have that person retrieve the animal.
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