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Pig on Highway Sold for $320 | Auckland News
A pig named Donald, weighing in at 80 kilograms and found wandering State Highway Two, became the unlikely star of a bizarre auction after weeks at the pound. Bidding started at $150 and ended at $320 — his new owners plan to turn him into bacon soon. The council auctioned him off to cover vet bills, not general funds, after fees piled up and no owner came forward. Police say he likely fell off a truck and could’ve caused a serious accident. The mayor even helped name him — Donald seemed to respond best. It’s not the first time the council auctions off livestock, but this pig’s story? Wildly…
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