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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Watling

Britain’s ‘loneliest sheep’ now at centre of rehoming row after rescue

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An animal dubbed Britain’s “loneliest sheep” has become embroiled in the centre of a rehoming row after plans to relocate the female animal sparked controversy.

The stranded sheep, named Fiona, was rescued after being stranded for over two years on the foot of the cliffs of Cromarty Firth in Scotland with a petition to rescue her reaching over 52,000 signatures.

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