Shropshire Star

Sheep rescued from brook near Whitchurch

A sheep trapped in a brook was rescued by firefighters this morning.

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The poor animal became stuck in a foot and a half of standing water in the village of Whixall, near Whitchurch today.

A fire crew from Prees attended soon after 9am and used waders and life jackets to get to the sheep.

They used a sling and rope system to lift the animal free.