A sheep had to be rescued by firefighters yesterday (Saturday) after becoming stuck on the wrong side of the fence near the cliff.

A crew from Bridport Fires Station were called to Eype just before 2.15pm.

A spokesman for Bridport Fire Station said: "Fire control received a few calls on Saturday afternoon to reports of a sheep the wrong side of a fence close to the cliff edge in Eype.

"An officer was initially mobilised to investigate prior to sending out an appliance.

"Due to the amount of calls and the possibility of members of public putting themselves at risk attempting to get the sheep, it was decided to recover it back to a field.

"Bridport's 4x4 appliance was mobilised to the scene and crews removed a section of fence and returned the sheep to a field. Once the fence was reinstated, crews returned to station.

"Whilst out enjoying the weather and our beautiful coastline, always stick to the marked paths and stay well away from the cliff edge."