A night of scattered sheepSourced
Widespread sheep escapes were reported in England in 1888
On the night of 3 November 1888, many sheep reportedly escaped enclosures across Oxfordshire, England. The next morning, flocks were found scattered far from their fields. A later discussion noted the dark night and flashes of lightning, without establishing one definitive cause.
An unusual night among sheep became a historical report.
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