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'Catch that pig. Be a hero.' A pursuit in West Hollywood goes viral

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Fedor Zarkhin, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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A viral video shows a man attempting to catch a little pig as it runs through the streets. The pig is now in the care of animal control.

The videos of the pursuit have gained significant attention online. They depict a man trying to chase down the pig.

Further details about the incident and the pig's owner are available from the source, which reported that the pig is awaiting its owner while with animal control.

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Category: Local · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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'Catch that pig. Be a hero.' A pursuit in West Hollywood goes viral

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