ELLENBORO, N.C. -- A North Carolina sheriff's office truly brought home the bacon this week after deputies wrangled a runaway pig that wandered into a home in search of snacks.
On Monday, Feb. 16, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said it received a call about a pig that wandered into an Ellenboro home. Authorities said the pig's motive "seemed to be finding snacks."
The sheriff's office said the pig eventually surrendered after "a short standoff involving a pack of crackers and some highly questionable negotiations."
The pig was taken into custody and transported to Rutherford County Animal Control Services, operated by Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue.
Officials later located the owner. Now, the pig named Penelope is expected to be released back home soon with "no court date required," the sheriff's office said.