Residents of a small village in China were thrown into an unexpected blackout after a farmer attempted to transport a whole pig using a remote‑controlled drone. The unusual lift went wrong when the drone and its hefty passenger became tangled in high‑voltage lines, leaving the community without electricity.
According to local reports, the farmer had initially tried to detangle the drone himself but eventually called the power company when it became clear the situation was too dangerous. What followed was a lengthy and labour‑intensive recovery effort, one that required coordination, specialised equipment, and plenty of patience.
Epic blackout in China caused by a pig flying on a drone
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A humorous incident occurred at the end of January. A farmer decided to use a drone to transport an animal across mountainous terrain, but the drone hit power lines.
As a result, the pig got stuck, and thousands of people… pic.twitter.com/ZOvl1mNreA
The blackout lasted roughly ten hours, with villagers relying on candles and backup options in the meantime. Outlets described the incident as the result of a single miscalculation, a strange chain of events that plunged an entire community into an unplanned night.
Authorities later confirmed the incident was being investigated, highlighting concerns about improvised aerial transport and the risks involved in flying heavy or live cargo over residential areas. The case also raised questions about regulations around drone usage, particularly when equipment is used in unconventional ways that can endanger public infrastructure.
While the village has since had power restored, the story has taken off online due to its bizarre visuals and the simple fact that a pig in the sky managed to shut down an entire grid. For the farmer, it’s an unforgettable reminder that creativity sometimes collides with consequences.
