Sheep rescued from Halifax river after being attacked by dog

Firefighters rescued an injured sheep from a Halifax river after it was attacked by a dog.

The farm animal was chased by the dog into the river feeding Ogden reservoir on Sunday just before 2pm

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Rescue at Ogden reservoir

The sheep was rescued by Cleckheaton Technical Rescue and farmer and given veterinary treatment.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Please keep dogs under control around livestock – this was a nasty injury to the sheep which could have been avoided."

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