Lamb rescued after four days on cliff
Image copyright Odyssey Ocean Adventures A lamb which spent four days trapped on a cliff ledge has lastly been rescued.
The particular wayward animal, named Lucky, had been trapped at the bottom of a 250ft (76m) cliff off Holywell Bay, Cornwall.
Overhanging rocks designed it was only possible to get him from below, but large sea swells prevented rescuers through reaching him.
Nevertheless conditions improved, farmer Bob Coad swam out to the rescue along with help from a local marine journey company.
‘Good sea legs’
Users of the firm kept Mr Coad and the coastguard updated on Lucky’s health during the four-day wait to achieve him.
Matt Relton, from Odyssey Marine Adventures, stated the lamb must have fallen in to the sea and clambered onto the particular ledge.
“Goodness understands how he survived, ” this individual said. “The sea has been actually rough, so I really don’t know how this individual managed not to get washed in to the sea.
Image copyright laws Odyssey Marine Adventure “With a big swell it had been unsafe to get a boat anywhere close to.
“With higher spring tides, we feared this individual wouldn’t survive the next high wave. ”
Yet on Saturday, Mr Relton stated, he was able to get close sufficient for Mr Coad to ascend up the rocks and rescue their lamb.
Image copyright laws Odyssey Marine Adventure “The farmer was able to get onto the particular ledge, grab Lucky and complete him down into the boat, inch he said.
“The sheep was super friendly plus seemed to have good sea hip and legs.
“He appeared delighted to be rescued. ”
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