November 7, 2023 9.00 am This story is over 7 months old

Wilbur’s transatlantic trot: a pig’s expensive relocation from the States to Lincolnshire

Not even spiralling costs can ham-per Wilbur’s move, but his human family need your help
Wilbur the pig is hog-ging the headlines as his journey from America to Lincolnshire is rather complicated. | Photo: Alison Castillo

A Heckington-bound couple from North Carolina face a £15,000 dilemma as they navigate the challenging costs of bringing Wilbur, their pet pig, to Lincolnshire.

Wilbur, an eight-year-old Julianna pig, is classed as a pet in America. In the UK, he not only faces the label of livestock but also the accompanying slew of bureaucratic hurdles.

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