U S Navy sailor rescues a hog inside of a burning home in Virginia
@Deepizzaguy (122383)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
July 17, 2024 3:38pm CST
I like the way that United States Navy (USN) sailor Jalen Carter decided to risk his life by going to the back of a home in Norfolk Virginia on Thursday morning by saving a hog that was inside of a burning home that was not occupied by his owner who was in the process of moving from his home in Virginia Beach when the fire broke out upstairs.
Jalen was not injured in the fire. Animal control officials showed up with a net to carry the hog who goes by the name Merlot to animal custody with minor burns until Merlot reunites with his owner.
Battalion Chief Greg Williams said that two firefighters suffered heat related injuries from putting out the fire that caused severe damage.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Jalen admitted that he was doing his job to assist anyone who needed his help.
Link is yahoo.com/news/sailor-re... via @YahooNews
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
Most likely the hog being rescued by the sailor and animal control officer was the highlight.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jul 24
@porwest That is true.
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@porwest (112928)
• United States
18 Jul 24
@Deepizzaguy You didn't catch my drift on this one. As a matter of fact, I'd say it flew right over your head.
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@GardenGerty (169590)
• United States
18 Jul 24
Merlot does not look very big at all. I am glad he was rescued.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
I am sure that the hog is a small hog when he was rescued by the sailor and others.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you that the hog was rescued even though the house was severely damaged.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
Pigs are very hard for a lot of people to carry and rescue.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
So am I happy that the hog was rescued by the sailor.
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@celticeagle (190113)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jul 24
That poor hog! One of those odd pets.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
18 Jul 24
Poor animal. Pet owner should be thankful to the sailor for what he did.
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Jul 24
I am sure that the hog owner will appreciate what the sailor did to rescue his pet in the fire.
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@RasmaSandra (98156)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Jul 24
Excuse me do tell me what a hog was doing inside a home??? I am glad it was rescued and didn't become bacon,
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@Deepizzaguy (122383)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Jul 24
I guess the hog was inside of the home while his owner was moving from his former home for the time being.
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