Stray Pig Spotted Strolling Down Street In Winfield

WINFIELD, IL — Why did the pig cross the road? Winfield residents weren't exactly sure when they spotted a pot-bellied pig on the loose near the intersection of Childs and East streets early Friday.

The pig, a family pet named Gus Gus, apparently "decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood," Gus Gus' owner wrote on Facebook. She added that a police officer found Gus Gus and escorted him back to his house.

The comments in the thread beneath the original post were priceless, through they might have hurt Gus Gus's feelings if he read them.

One Facebook user wrote, "Looks like the freshest bacon I've ever seen."

Another wrote, "Winfield politician at large."

Perhaps the best comment came after Gus Gus made it home safely.

Carol S. wrote, "Glad he made it home before someone committed Hamicide."

Want to keep up with Gus Gus' antics? Follow him on Instagram at @plantpowered_piggy