Skagit County, WA – Residents in the Bayview area are being asked to keep an eye out today after a large pig was found roaming the area, prompting a community alert from the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office, deputies recently located the pig in the Bayview area of Skagit County and are now working to safely identify and reunite the animal with its owner. Officials say the pig appears to be healthy, but proper identification is needed before it can be returned home.
Authorities are asking anyone who believes the pig may belong to them — or who may know the owner — to contact Skagit County Dispatch at 360-428-3211. Dispatchers will help verify ownership and coordinate the pig’s safe return.
The Bayview area, located west of Mount Vernon and near the Puget Sound, includes rural properties where livestock ownership is common. Sheriff’s officials say situations like this often resolve quickly once the right owner is located, especially when the community shares the information.
Neighbors are encouraged to spread the word, particularly among nearby farms and rural households. Social media sharing has already begun, with officials noting that community help is often key in reuniting lost livestock.
No injuries or traffic issues related to the pig have been reported, and officials did not indicate how long the animal had been loose before being found.
Anyone with information is urged to call dispatch rather than approaching or attempting to move the animal themselves.
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