The Great Near Escape

On Christmas Day, only hours after arriving in Ellington, Gerard the Pig made a break for it. These videos show the hunt and eventual catch of Gerard. If you look closely, you can see George Croft make a valiant dive for the elusive porker, landing hard on the frozen tundra. Ultimately, the hero was Tom Gilmore, my brother-in-law, who grabbed the cornered beast by the hind legs. I should also mention that the catch was made possible by the dog fence constructed by my very handy father; it is likely that he never imagined that it would become a pig fence.