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Scarf-wearing pig pursued by Pa. police

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Motorists have reported a sharp-dressed pig running loose on a highway just outside of Pittsburgh. State troopers also spotted the animal but failed to catch it before it scurried off into the woods.

The pig is wearing a scarf. The sightings were reported between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday just west of the city on Interstate 376, known locally as the Parkway West.

State troopers from the nearby barracks in Findlay Township spotted the pig, but couldn’t catch up to it.

Police say the pig appeared to be a baby and confirmed it was wearing a scarf. Police don’t know why that is or who may own the animal.

Still, someone has created a Twitter account to chronicle the swine’s “exploits.” It’s at www.twitter.com/sharpdressedpig.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Sirens & Gavels." Read all stories from this blog