Pig Rescued Recently from the Big Sioux River Has Passed Away

Some sad news. The pig that was rescued last week from the banks of the Big Sioux River has passed away.

Dakota News Now reports that a small pig was spotted on the banks of the Big Sioux on Thursday, (July 18) which prompted Sioux Falls Animal Control and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue to snap into action to perform a water rescue just north of Falls Park a short time later.

The gang at Sioux Falls Park and Rec nicknamed the pig Eric Jr. and it was never really determined where he came from, Eric Jr. just kinda appeared out of thin air.

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According to Dakota News Now, once the pig was rescued he was taken to Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary near Lyons. On Tuesday, (July 23) Happy Pig Haven posted an update on the pig's condition. X-rays were conducted on Eric Jr., and it was determined he was having difficulties breathing due to either physical trauma or some birth defect. Veterinarians discovered that his intestines were filling up his collapsed lung.

In the statement issued by the folks with Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary on Tuesday, they went on to say that they wanted to thank everyone rooting for Eric Jr. on his amazing journey. However, it's with a sad heart that due to Eric Jr.'s health conditions, a decision was made to end his suffering. He will be greatly missed!

Source: Dakota News Now/ Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary

Seven Mind-Blowing Wonders' of South Dakota

I think most of us have at least heard of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." We might not be able to rattle them off as easily as McDonald's value menu items, but chances are you've heard of at least some of them, right?

There's the Great Wall of China. Chichén Itzá, a Mayan City on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan. Machu Picchu in Peru. Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro. The Colosseum in Rome, and finally, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Every state in the nation is known for having a series of natural wonders and signature landmarks. So, I thought I would come up with my own list of the "Seven Wonders of South Dakota."

The following is what I consider to be the signature landmarks, monuments, and natural wonders that are synonymous with the great state of South Dakota. I tried to give both sides of the state a little love while comprising this list.

You might have a few additions...

Let's get started. The Seven Wonders of South Dakota:

11 Things You’ll Only Understand After Living in South Dakota

From soda to pop to sloppy Joes, different parts of the country have their local quirks and language. Simple phrases can have totally different means, local events may seem weird, and food may go by a unique name.

If you're new to South Dakota here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

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