Multiple agencies came together to help rescue a lamb that had gotten stuck under a farm building.

On Thursday, October 3, Kirkby Stephen Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist with a lamb that had become stuck 20 metres into a drain beneath farm buildings.

Since the access was very tight, and there was the potential for accumulation of gases, Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue Unit were called to assist.

Once on the scene Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue team deployed gas detectors and a smaller team member attempted to reach the lamb.

However, it was not possible as the lamb was further than the team could reach.

The Mines Rescue team were stood down with the Mountain Rescue making alternative plans for Friday morning.

Further unsuccessful attempts were made with plastic piping and drain rods.

Ultimately, the lamb was persuaded to continue further downstream to a manhole, by the application of high volume water from Cumbria Fire and Rescue.