Lone Sheep Rescued From Shoreline: A Heartwarming Tale

Fiona, a ewe that was known as Britain's loneliest sheep, has been saved from a remote shore in the Scottish Highlands. Fiona had been stranded at the bottom of cliffs on the Cromarty Firth for at least two years. Animal welfare experts believed that rescuing her would be extremely difficult. However, a group of five farmers successfully managed to pull her up a steep slope. They plan to shear her overgrown fleece and take her to a farm park. The rescue mission was organized by Cammy Wilson, a sheep shearer from Ayrshire, after he saw media coverage about the sheep's situation. Wilson organized the rescue with four others, and he expressed gratitude for the successful mission. He explained that he was inspired to save Fiona after reading unfair comments about the farmer who owned the flock she came from. He reassured critics that he understood the risks involved but believed it was the right thing to do. Two farmers operated a winch while three others descended down the cliff to reach Fiona, who was found in a cave. The Scottish SPCA had been aware of the stranded sheep but was unable to find a safe way to rescue her. The charity confirmed that Fiona is in good physical condition aside from needing to be sheared. She will be taken to a specialist home in Scotland to rest and recover. Fiona gained national attention after a kayaker spotted her and expressed concern for her welfare. A petition calling for her rescue garnered over 52,000 signatures. The full story of the rescue will be featured on the BBC's Landward program.