Fire crews rescue sheep stuck in canal

Firefighters rescued a sheep which got stuck in a canal in south Staffordshire yesterday (Thursday 28 August).

We were called at 7.30am to a canal off Botterham Lane, Swindon, following reports that a sheep had entered the water and got stuck.

Numerous appliances along with water and animal rescue teams attended the scene.

Crews used a sledge to rescue the sheep which was returned to its field. Thankfully, the sheep was not injured.

Crews left the scene at around 9.25am.