A pig farmer in Chongqing has taken to riding a huge hog into town, after falling sick a few months ago.
Jiang Chengyou, 68, and his 3-year-old pig can be seen traveling the streets of Huilong village, where the pair have become a local feature, Chongqing Evening News reported.
He has farmed pigs for three decades. His ride is a particularly large beast at nearly 3 feet tall, and weighing over 550 pounds.
Jiang recently contracted bronchitis, and became unable to walk long distances. He came up with the idea of using a pig to get around, but did not expect it to be so comfortable.
“Riding my pig saves me a lot of energy and is also quite fun,” Jiang told the media.
The farmer and his grunting vehicle travel to town whatever the weather; Jiang just brings an umbrella when it rains.
The hog seems happy enough to go for a trot, and gets treats along the way, like lettuce and other food scraps.
Research by Sophia Fang.
