Writing on X, formerly Twitter, a spokesperson for East Sussex Fire and Rescue made clear that the sheep was first reported by RNLI volunteer Helen while out walking her dog, Frankie.
Crews arrived shortly after her report and helped release the sheep.
1. Firefighters rescue sheep
The sheep had found itself caught in a wire fence Photo: ESFRS
2. Firefighters rescue sheep
Frankie, the little dog who helped find the sheep. Photo: Contrib
3. Firefighters from Hastings rescue sheep stuck in a wire fence
Firefighters set to work. Photo: contrib
4. Firefighters from Hastings rescue sheep stuck in a wire fence
A happily freed sheep Photo: contrib