Russian woman 'eaten alive by pigs' after collapsing in pen

The woman was eaten alive after collapsing in a pig pen, it was reported (file image)
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A farmer has been eaten alive by her pigs after she collapsed in their pen, according to reports in Russia.

The woman, 56, had gone to feed the animals before reportedly fainting or suffering an epileptic seizure.

It is believed her husband discovered her body after the shocking incident in Udmurtia, Russia.

The couple’s farm is in a village in the Malopurginsky district.

The husband woke in the morning to find his wife missing before later finding her body in the pen, it was reported.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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