Farmer helps to evacuate homes flooded by Storm Babet

Neil MacLeod said a woman who had lived on the Southesk Estate for more than 50 years had to be rescued after her home had flooded

Chris Brayford
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Neil MacLeod, manager at Southesk Farms, said he also had to physically rescue livestock from heavily flooded fields
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Neil MacLeod, manager at Southesk Farms, said he also had to physically rescue livestock from heavily flooded fields

A Scottish farmer has recalled the ‘devastating impact' of Storm Babet and his efforts to rescue livestock and people from heavy flooding in Angus. Neil MacLeod, manager at Southesk Farms in Brechin,...

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