sheep
'Nonplussed' sheep rescued from disused Lakeland mine ledge
A confused sheep was helped to safety by mountain rescuers after wandering into a precarious position on the slopes of a Lake District fell.
Rescuers complete mission to free flock of sheep trapped on ledge for a week
Volunteers from a Lake District rescue team retrieved a group of sheep that had been marooned on a crag in hot weather without water for at least a week.
Sheepish Borrowdale casualty rescued after getting stuck on Goat Crag
Mountain rescuers were called to aid a sheepish casualty stuck on Goat Crag in the Lake District. A farmer requested the help of Keswick Mountain R...
Yorkshire Dales walker dies after collapsing on Pen-y-ghent
A walker has died after collapsing on one of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks. The 68-year-old had started his descent after summiting Pen-y-ghent on Satu...
Lost walkers, injured caver and a potholing sheep keep Yorkshire Dales rescue team busy
Two walkers attempting a challenge route were rescued after getting lost in the dark. The two 25-yeaer-old women reported themselves benighted betw...
Rescuers called to aid 'smelly' casualty trapped on Dales hillside
A team of rescuers was called to deal with a trapped casualty, described as ‘smelly’. Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association was alerted on S...
Injured Gordale walker crawls to ambulance after Yorkshire Dales fall
An injured walker crawled to a waiting ambulance after falling into a ravine in the Yorkshire Dales. Rescuers were called out today after the incid...
Orienteer airlifted from Claife Heights after leg injury
A woman taking part in an orienteering event in the Lake District had to be rescued when she fell and injured her leg.
Rescuers find schoolboy who came down Snowdonia peak by seat of pants
Mountain rescuers were called out to find a missing schoolboy who made the descent of a Snowdonia mountain by the seat of his pants.
Precariously placed sheep provides Sunday practice for Lakeland rescuers
An adventurous sheep trapped in a Lakeland ravine provided some useful practice for rescuers. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was asked by a farmer...
Walkers, climber, lost challengers, plus stuck sheep, keep Dales team busy
A rescue team in the Yorkshire Dales was kept busy over the bank holiday weekend, with callouts to injured walkers, climbers, lost Three Peaks challengers and a recalcitrant sheep.
Buxton rescuers undertake special snowstorm delivery: a new-born lamb
Mountain rescuers unexpectedly turned veterinary midwives during a callout as blizzards swept their area.
Aberdyfi team rescues sheepish casualty from old mine shaft
Rescuers were called to help a casualty left looking sheepish after falling down old mine workings. Members of Aberdyfi Search and Rescue Team had ...
Lost Glenridding walkers brought to safety after being chased by sheep
Two walkers were rescued after getting lost in the dark when they were chased by a pair of sheep. The men were found about 200m from where they had...
Lakeland sheep with a liking for swimming proves a challenge for Penrith rescuers
A woolly friend who decided to go for a swim in Lake District reservoir provided a challenge for mountain rescuers.
Attacks on sheep prompt warning to Peak District dog walkers
Dog walkers in the Peak District are being urged to keep their pets on a lead after attacks on sheep.
Plea to keep dogs under control after Lake District sheep attack
National park bosses have pleaded with dog owners to keep their pets under control after sheep were attacked and injured.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award walker suffers spine injury on Kinder Scout
A woman on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition suffered a serious injury after falling on the Peak District’s highest hill.