OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Ocean Township Police Department is seeking the owner of a pig that was found on the rail trail behind a local car wash earlier today. The pig was discovered wandering the area, and authorities are now trying to locate its owner.
Anyone who owns the pig or has information regarding the owner is urged to contact the Ocean Township Police Department at 609-693-4007.
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