Storm Callum washes away flock of 100 sheep in Wales

Areas of Wales have bore the brunt of Storm Callum, the UK's third storm of the season
Areas of Wales have bore the brunt of Storm Callum, the UK's third storm of the season

Around one hundred sheep have been washed away in Carmarthenshire after relentless rain and wind caused by Storm Callum.

The sheep were washed away into the water at Pontargothi on Saturday (13 October) due to the severe flooding.

A person responded to Dyfed Powys Police's plea for more information on Twitter saying how some sheep were spotted floating down the river Towy.

Other users criticised the owners of the sheep, calling it "unnecessary" and "neglectful".

However, one user defended the owner, saying it isn't his or her's fault as "no farmer would knowingly let that happen" because it's a "business investment".

Areas of Wales, which has bore the brunt of Storm Callum, have been evacuated amid what locals are calling the “the worst flooding for 30 years”.

Storm Callum was named by Ireland's Met Eireann and is the third named storm of the season to hit the UK.

Anyone who has seen any sheep washed up anywhere or has information is asked to contact Dyfed Powys Police on 101 quoting reference 210 of 13.10.18.