Upside down sheep stuck in the grass

This ram got itself into a pickle after lying down and getting its fleece stuck in the grass.

Luckily vigilant RSPCA inspector Mike Pugh was passing by and stopped to help pull the ram back upright. He initially thought the animal was dead as he made his way to the Bryn y Maen Animal Rescue Centre in Colwyn Bay



But after further investigation, he realised the sheep’s wool was tangled and managed to get it back on to its legs before it returned to its flock. Insp Pugh said: “What can happen is if they lie down and somehow topple or roll over onto their back, their thick, spongy fleece can get stuck or tangled with what's on the ground.

“As well as it being important that farmers check on their animals regularly, if you do spot a sheep in distress then please give the farmers and us a helping hand. Sheep are fairly meek animals and so use your judgement and if you think you’re competent enough at getting one back on its feet if it’s stuck upside down, have a go.”