And the painful tumble probably saved her life. The baby Tamworth was born in an animal transporter believed to be taking her mum to the slaughterhouse.
She was just a few minutes old when she fell from the truck into the path of traffic. Miraculously she survived and was snatched to safety at Poolsbrook, Derbyshire, by startled motorist Tony Davies.
He immediately took her to an RSPCA centre in Chesterfield - where Squeaky was last night lapping up lots of loving care and attention. Shelter manager Richard Woodwards said: "It's a most unusual case."
"We think someone was transporting a pregnant sow which gave birth and Squeaky just rolled out. She had a few grazes where she hit the road but otherwise she's fine."
Now centre staff are hoping to find her a permanent home. Richard said: "Pigs make great pets. They're as clever as dogs and can be housetrained."
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