August 1, 2008 (B): Sheep on roof

stevecrm · 08-01-2008, 02:04 PM

Sorry but if I didnt post this now I would forget, I have just seen this on the local news on the TV.

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Roof-scaling sheep
A sheep that managed to climb onto the roof of a two-storey house tumbled to the ground after resisting the efforts of rescuers.

Three fire crews used an aerial platform in an attempt to free the animal, which had clambered onto the roof after getting onto a small outbuilding.

A crowd gathered outside the terraced cottages in Harrogate, North Yorks to watch the unlikely rescue attempt.

But the male sheep, who had been munching on roof moss as the drama unfolded, fled from the firemen as they attempted to shepherd him onto the platform.

He ran to a neighbouring slate roof which had become slippery in the rain, and tumbled to earth, breaking a leg.

"It slipped off the front of the property and landed," said Ben Cairns, from Harrogate Fire Station Green Watch.

"It was fine, although its leg was injured. We left it with villagers who knew the local farmer.

"Every effort was made to protect the animal from becoming harmed."

He added: "It's possibly the most unusual animal that we have attempted to rescue from a roof."

The animal is thought to have got into the gardens of the terraced cottages after escaping from its field.

stevecrm · 08-01-2008, 02:05 PM

Maybe it was a mountain goat in its past life

HungLikeJesus · 08-01-2008, 02:15 PM

Maybe he was looking for his phony friends.

sweetwater · 08-01-2008, 02:53 PM

A photo and a recipe in one - sheep on a shingle.

Sundae · 08-01-2008, 03:02 PM

Funny - as soon as I saw the top of the first pic I thought -Yorkshire!
Stupid sheep.

HungLikeJesus · 08-01-2008, 03:07 PM

Why do you say stupid sheep? Maybe it doesn't want to end up in Farmer John's stew pot.

Sundae · 08-01-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Why do you say stupid sheep? Maybe it doesn't want to end up in Farmer John's stew pot.

He's probably raised for wool. So in fact he's just got himself a broken leg and is three steps closer to the pot for his antics.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-02-2008, 12:09 AM

Georgia has Goats on the Roof.

Scriveyn · 08-06-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

He's probably raised for wool. ...

Why? Does he produce better wool at roof level?

Edit: Come to think of it, yes, mountain goats/sheep do yield better wool

Cloud · 08-01-2008, 04:23 PM

well, gee. Their "rescue" attempt resulted in a broken leg. Seems to me if they had just left the darn thing alone it would find its way down all by its lonesome. Without the fracture.

WillieO · 08-01-2008, 04:37 PM

If the sheep had died, would they read a "ewelogy"?

spudcon · 08-01-2008, 04:39 PM

Nothing unusual about sheep in high places.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkw2DdoskPY

classicman · 08-01-2008, 04:45 PM

That sheer wasn't too funny

DanaC · 08-01-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Funny - as soon as I saw the top of the first pic I thought -Yorkshire!

*grins* I love Yorkshire:P

Gravdigr · 08-01-2008, 05:57 PM

Reminds me of this (near Helena, MT as I recall), cars from both directions scared the doe over the railing of the bridge. Luckily, there was a train underneath. Now what?!...from ehowa.com:

08-01-2008, 02:04 PM	#1
stevecrm Just moved in Join Date: May 2008 Location: worksop, England Posts: 42	August 1, 2008 (B): Sheep on roof Sorry but if I didnt post this now I would forget, I have just seen this on the local news on the TV. ----------------------------------------------------- Roof-scaling sheep A sheep that managed to climb onto the roof of a two-storey house tumbled to the ground after resisting the efforts of rescuers. Three fire crews used an aerial platform in an attempt to free the animal, which had clambered onto the roof after getting onto a small outbuilding. A crowd gathered outside the terraced cottages in Harrogate, North Yorks to watch the unlikely rescue attempt. But the male sheep, who had been munching on roof moss as the drama unfolded, fled from the firemen as they attempted to shepherd him onto the platform. He ran to a neighbouring slate roof which had become slippery in the rain, and tumbled to earth, breaking a leg. "It slipped off the front of the property and landed," said Ben Cairns, from Harrogate Fire Station Green Watch. "It was fine, although its leg was injured. We left it with villagers who knew the local farmer. "Every effort was made to protect the animal from becoming harmed." He added: "It's possibly the most unusual animal that we have attempted to rescue from a roof." The animal is thought to have got into the gardens of the terraced cottages after escaping from its field.

08-01-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Maybe he was looking for his phony friends. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

08-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#4
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	A photo and a recipe in one - sheep on a shingle. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

08-01-2008, 03:07 PM	#6
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Why do you say stupid sheep? Maybe it doesn't want to end up in Farmer John's stew pot. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

08-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Georgia has Goats on the Roof. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-01-2008, 02:05 PM	#2
stevecrm Just moved in Join Date: May 2008 Location: worksop, England Posts: 42	Maybe it was a mountain goat in its past life

08-01-2008, 03:02 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Funny - as soon as I saw the top of the first pic I thought -Yorkshire! Stupid sheep.

08-01-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	well, gee. Their "rescue" attempt resulted in a broken leg. Seems to me if they had just left the darn thing alone it would find its way down all by its lonesome. Without the fracture. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

08-01-2008, 04:37 PM	#11
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	If the sheep had died, would they read a "ewelogy"?

08-01-2008, 04:39 PM	#12
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Nothing unusual about sheep in high places. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkw2DdoskPY __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

08-01-2008, 04:45 PM	#13
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	That sheer wasn't too funny __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

08-01-2008, 05:57 PM	#15
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Reminds me of this (near Helena, MT as I recall), cars from both directions scared the doe over the railing of the bridge. Luckily, there was a train underneath. Now what?!...from ehowa.com: Attached Images __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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