"We are just not sure how many of the animals may still be on the loose," said Greene County Deputy Jason Tavner. "Once we got them all corralled, it was almost impossible to count them all at that point."



In all, 1,500 piglets who survived were either rescued from the vehicle or captured after scampering into nearby woods. At least another 400 died.



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The piglets were taken to the Greene County Fairgrounds where a veterinarian attended to those requiring medical care. The animals also were given food and water.