Lancaster County, Pa., has a new kind of golf hazard — a runaway pig who has made Conestoga Country Club his personal playground.
For months, the porky fugitive has been spotted rooting around the greens, sneaking into neighbors’ yards, and even befriending local dogs. Manor Township police confirmed there were originally two pigs on the loose, though only one remains at large.
Animal rescue group Eastern Snouts Adoption and Rehoming has been leading the effort to capture the elusive swine. One pig was caught, but the second continues to dodge traps — despite being tempted with Cheerios trails and feeding stations.
“He’s adorable, his tail never stops wagging,” said local resident Stephanie Reddinger, who has temporarily hosted the pig in her yard. “I’ll care for him until he’s safe.”
Golf course staff have had their share of encounters too. Superintendent Matthew Turner said the pig has been bold enough to trot across the course in broad daylight, while assistant superintendent Casey Post once had to escort him off the property with a golf cart.
Rescuers say the pig has also dug trenches, torn up patches of grass, and taken cover in nearby woods. Despite the damage, most locals find the situation more charming than frustrating.
This isn’t an isolated case — stray pigs have been reported on golf courses in Lititz and across the region. Eastern Snouts estimates around 40 have been spotted this year in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, often after escaping pens or being abandoned by overwhelmed owners.
For now, the Conestoga pig remains free, happily hogging the fairways — proving once again that golf isn’t just a gentleman’s game.
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