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Campaign To Cancel Hog Wrestling Event in Whitley County Gains Steam

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WOWO): After hog wrestling was cancelled at the Delaware County Fair this year, there's another movement to stop hog wrestling at the Whitley County 4H Fair.

In fact, a Change.org petition to cancel all future hog wrestling events at the annual Columbia City event has reached 10,000 supporters.

In the petition, it's claimed that hog wrestling is “emotionally and physically damaging” to the hogs. It also claims it's dangerous for humans who suffer broken bones and broken backs. 

They are hoping to receive 15,000 signatures, but it may be too little too late. The Whitley County 4H Fair starts on Friday. 

Delaware County fair officials cancelled their hog wrestling competition this year over safety concerns.

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