Ely firefighters rescue sheep trapped in brambles

Firefighters have rescued a sheep that got trapped in some brambles on a riverbank.

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew went to the animal's aid near Ely Road, Queen Adelaide, Ely at about 11:35 GMT on Monday.

It said they used small tools to cut it free from branches before releasing it back into the field.

In a Facebook post, it said: "We herd it was in a spot of trouble so firefighters came to the rescue."

"We'll always be there for ewe," it added.

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