A runaway pig was returned to its owners in a police patrol truck after the poor animal was spotted wandering through backyards.
Police officers responded to calls over the stray porker seen on Fulmar Drive in Tampa, Florida, US, on January 3.
They arrived to find it walking around in danger as it neared the roadway.
Neighbours told the police that the small pig, reportedly named 'Princesa' belonged to a nearby resident, and assumed that it must have escaped from its farm.
Officers managed to catch the animal, pick it up and put it in the truck, after a chase that only lasted "several minutes", they said.
They then returned the animal to the owner, who was "extremely grateful" to have her pet back, police said.
Footage obtained from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office shows the pig being carried by an officer and put in the back of a pickup truck.
The grinning officer then laughs: "One pig in custody." The video of the adorable animal being picked up by police has gathered dozens of reactions on the HCSO's Facebook page.
Police said the pig was "friendly", and that she was initially hiding but after a while, she "was happy to come and get petted".
Deputy Chad Berona said: "I was trying not to hurt her. I had to get a good solid grip on her as she was squealing and wiggling around. I didn't want to drop her out of my arms."
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a statement: "On Tuesday, January 3, deputies responded to the 5500 block of Fulmar Drive in Tampa after receiving a call from a concerned resident regarding a loose pig in the area.
"When deputies arrived, they saw the pig wandering around several yards, often nearing the roadway.
"Neighbours told deputies they believed the pig belonged to a nearby resident, and that he somehow managed to escape.
"Deputies carefully approached the pig, in an attempt to secure the animal safely. After several minutes, Deputy Berona picked up the pig and placed the animal on the back of the HCSO patrol vehicle.
"Shortly after catching the pig, Deputy Berona and Deputy Dale located the owner who was extremely grateful for the return of her pet."
Sheriff Chad Chronister said: "It's great when our deputies can bring a smile to a citizen's face."
He added: "This is what our agency is all about, we are here to serve our community, no matter what the call for service is.
"I'm grateful to our deputies for handling this incident with such care and compassion."
