×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

TV presenter chased, bitten by rampaging pig during live broadcast

The pig repeatedly nipped his legs, forcing Mantikos to run around the camera [Photo: Ant1]

A live news broadcast was brought to a halt when an escaped pig began chasing the presenter.

Greek reporter Lazos Mantiko was delivering updates on floods that have devastated the town on Kineta, west of Athens, on Tuesday morning.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in