Norman Firefighters Rescue Pig From Backyard Pool

A pig stuck in a swimming pool isn't your typical 911 call, but Norman firefighters proved they're ready for anything.

On Tuesday morning, Norman Animal Welfare called the local fire department with an unusual request. A pig had somehow climbed into a backyard swimming pool and couldn't get back out on its own.

The situation was tricky because pools aren't designed for hooved animals. Once the pig was in the water, the slick sides made it impossible for the animal to find traction and climb to safety.

Norman firefighters arrived ready to help their four-legged resident. Working carefully with animal welfare officers, the team successfully hoisted the pig out of the pool without injury.

Sunny's Take

This rescue shows what makes small-town first responders special. These firefighters could have easily considered a pig rescue outside their job description, but they showed up with the same urgency and care they'd bring to any emergency call.

The Norman Animal Welfare team celebrated the successful rescue on social media, praising the fire department for showing up "ready to help turn a slippery situation into a safe outcome." Their playful description captured the lighthearted nature of an emergency that could have ended much differently.

For the pig, the ordeal likely felt anything but funny. Animals can panic in water, and without help, exhaustion becomes a real danger.

The rescue required both muscle and creativity. Firefighters train extensively for water rescues, but those skills usually focus on humans, not livestock.

This isn't the first time Norman's emergency responders have gone beyond the usual call of duty. Small communities often see their first responders handling everything from cat rescues to wildlife emergencies alongside traditional firefighting duties.

The pig is now safely back on dry land, presumably with a new appreciation for staying poolside rather than taking a dip. And Norman residents have another reason to appreciate the firefighters who protect their community, no matter how unusual the call.