Pig tempted out of ditch with Turkish delight

A close-up of Boris the pig lying on the ground with eyes shut, surrounded by slings and guiding linesImage source, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
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Boris the pig was rescued by the fire service's technical rescue unit

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A large pig stuck in a ditch in West Sussex has been rescued by firefighters, who tempted him out with Turkish delight.

"Slings and guiding lines were used to support Boris the pig," said a spokesperson for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.

"However, he was mostly encouraged out by his favourite snack, Turkish delight," the spokesperson added.

Boris escaped from his misadventure in Birdham Rd, near Chichester, uninjured, returning to his field to be reunited with his owner.

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