Incredible Reaction Of Pig Rescued From Flood Amuses Netizens

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Typhoon Hato did a lot of damage when it went through southern China this month.

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It triggered Typhoon Signal No. 10, which is the most severe category in Hong Kong’s storm warning system.

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Hong Kong got flooded and thousands of people had to flee to safer ground.

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It also took out power in the Asian casino capital Macau.

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In one area, pigs nearly drowned as floodwaters rose. A photo taken from a rescue operation captured the public’s attention.

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The lucky animal was captured apparently smiling after its bacon was saved just in the nick of time as it was dragged through the water.

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It was shared on the popular Chinese social media site Weibo, with one user joking: “The men weren't saving the pig, they just wanted to eat it.”

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After the picture became popular, thousands of people have left comments on Weibo to give their own interpretations of the amusing scene.

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Many wondered how the pig could be happy when it might end up being eaten.

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Some people added funny captions to the picture to explain what the pig might be thinking at the time.

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Netizens have gone on to celebrate the pig’s new lease on life through memes. Here are some of them.

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Pig's fantasy.

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Funny face swap.

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Saving Private Piggy.

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Giraffe

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Batman!

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A meme becomes a meme

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Out in Dublin

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War never changes

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Trump Roast

The smiling pig’s popularity proves that people need a break from bad news from time to time.