Cassandra Snyder+FollowFormby’s wild reindeer rescue saves ChristmasA runaway reindeer in Formby turned a festive celebration into a real-life holiday adventure, as armed police, Royal Marines, and the Coastguard joined forces to track it down. Locals watched as emergency crews used thermal binoculars, quad bikes, and even a police drone to find the exhausted animal on the beach and gently guide it to safety. After hours of teamwork and a late-night vet visit, the reindeer was finally sedated and returned home—just in time to keep Christmas on track. Who else thinks this is the most ‘2023 Christmas’ story ever? #Pets #Formby #Christmas162Share
Matthew KirkFollowingFormby’s wild reindeer rescue: Christmas saved!A runaway reindeer turned Formby into the set of a holiday adventure, with armed police, Royal Marines, and the Coastguard all joining forces to track it down. The reindeer bolted from a festive event and led rescuers on a wild chase across beaches and dunes, finally being found with thermal binoculars and gently guided to safety. Locals watched as emergency teams, a vet, and even a police drone worked together late into the night. It’s not every day you see Christmas spirit in action—what would you have done if you’d spotted the reindeer on the beach? #Pets #Formby #ChristmasRescue60Share
