Francis the Pig

Francis the Pig is a sculpture of a pig mid-leap that is located in Red Deer. It seems to be made of bronze material. There is a plaque next to the sculpture telling the story of the real life Francis the pig, it reads:
The legend of Francis began in July 1990 when this pig escaped from a local abattoir. For nearly 5 months the fugitive roamed throughout Red Deer's parklands, eluding predators and several attempts to catch him. This freedom loving pig was finally captured after a particularly intense effort in early 1991. Unfortunately, shortly afterwards, Francis succumbed to his injuries he received in the event. Francis captured the imagination of the nations and won many fans. He also reminds us of the importance of hog production and processing to the economy of Red Deer.
Category:Alberta
Category:Characters
Category:Statue