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    1. Rescue

    Sheep Rescued from Fallen Pa. Barn

    Feb. 16, 2010
    FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa -- Firefighters were able to save two dozen sheep that were trapped after a barn roof collapsed in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, on Monday. The weight of the snow on the Zippay Farm barn caused the roof to collapse at about 4:30 p.m. Firefighters rescued 11 adult sheep and seven lambs from beneath the rubble. Crews were at the scene for a little over two hours, using hydraulic equipment to lift the roof and free the animals.

    FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa --

    Firefighters were able to save two dozen sheep that were trapped after a barn roof collapsed in Fallowfield Township, Washington County, on Monday.

    The weight of the snow on the Zippay Farm barn caused the roof to collapse at about 4:30 p.m.

    Firefighters rescued 11 adult sheep and seven lambs from beneath the rubble.

    Crews were at the scene for a little over two hours, using hydraulic equipment to lift the roof and free the animals.

    All but one sheep survived the accident.

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