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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/8860357

Britain's so-called "loneliest sheep," which was stuck at the foot of a remote cliff in Scotland, has been rescued, according to a group of farmers who made it their mission to save the well-known sheep. Cammy Wilson, who led the rescue mission, said it was a risky one – and that's why, despite past attempts by others, the sheep had been stuck for so long.

There was an animal activist group who were trying to rescue the sheep as well days prior. Here's their video: video

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[–] Pancito 28 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Then the sheep would've been fucked

[–] cynar 33 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Apparently, the origin of this was a quirk of Welsh law (while under English rule). Sheep rustling was a crime subject to summary execution by the local lord. However, "having a carnal relationship with livestock" was dealt with by the local bishop/church official.

Given the choice between being hung from the nearest tree, or lying through your teeth and dealing with the local (Welsh) priest, it's obvious why the English landlords were surprised by the number of sheep shagging Welshmen they encountered.

[–] Pancito 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, no. I think every country has it's sheep fucker region. We, in Germany, have the same jokes you do about the Welsh for the Saarland.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

In the US it's cousins, not sheep.

[–] shalafi 3 points 9 months ago

the number of sheep shagging Welshmen they encountered

Belly laughing over here across the Pond. 😂