A sheep was rescued last night after falling down an old well in Swallowcliffe, Wiltshire.

South West Farmer:

The sheep trapped in the well. Picture: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Fire Control

A crew from Shaftesbury, along with the animal rescue team from Poole Fire Station helped the trapped animal to safety.

South West Farmer:

The rescue underway. Picture: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Fire Control

Following the success of the mission, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Fire Control's Twitter account shared photos together with many puns.

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