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animal rescue Snowdonia Serious incident
Ogwen Valley
Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue team rescued a flock of sheep stranded by flood water, ferrying them to safety in a dinghy in difficult weather conditions. One ewe died during the rescue operation, while surviving sheep were carried across stiles and transported to a nearby veterinary practice.
Outcome: sheep rescued by dinghy; one ewe died, survivors taken to veterinary care
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