Firefighters rescued a pig in distress after it fell into a manhole in Atlanta.

The pig, named Rick "Bacon" Ross, weighs 200 pounds.

Bacon’s rescue required a crew of 16 people and special equipment. 

His owner couldn’t be more thankful. 

"Actually I’m really relieved,” said Latoria Middleton. “I’m glad that he’s okay. At first I was terrified and now, I just have hope.”

Middleton said she has had him since he was just a week old.

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