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Heroic firefighters rescue truckload of pigs from heatstroke in China’s scorching heatwave

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Firefighters came to the rescue of a truckload of pigs suffering from severe heatstroke on a highway in eastern China.

The video was filmed in Ningbo City in Zhejiang Province on July 18.

Under the scorching sun, the pigs—valued at 600,000 yuan (£64,000)—were seen lethargic, with some even convulsing in the truck.

Alarmed by the deteriorating condition of the pigs, the driver immediately called emergency services. The Cixi City Fire and Rescue Team swiftly dispatched a fire truck and seven firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, they found many of the pigs overheated, with red skin, rapid breathing, and excessive salivation.

Firefighters promptly set up hoses and used water cannons to provide the pigs with much-needed cooling relief. After half an hour of water spraying, the pigs showed signs of recovery.

Grateful for the intervention, the driver continued his journey, having transported the pigs from Harbin City to Ningbo City.

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