BATON ROUGE, La. — A piglet found tossed near a Mardi Gras parade route in New Orleans is receiving a formal pardon Wednesday from Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
The pig, named Piglet, was rescued after a man saw three other men throwing what he initially thought was a football, but later discovered was actually a pig, as reported by WGNO.
According to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the pig has since been adopted by State Representative Lauren Ventrella.
The pardon will be granted on February 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the Louisiana State Capitol.
| WHAT: | Pardoning of rescued pig |
| WHEN: | Wednesday, February 28, 2024 11 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Louisiana State Capitol Front Steps 900 N. 3rd Street Baton Rouge, LA |
