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A snow plough has been sent to rescue people who are still snowed in on Exmoor in Somerset. | A snow plough has been sent to rescue people who are still snowed in on Exmoor in Somerset. |
Peter Bowker, 70, and his wife Julie have been stranded in their home which is about a mile from the village of Upton for almost a week. | Peter Bowker, 70, and his wife Julie have been stranded in their home which is about a mile from the village of Upton for almost a week. |
Mr Bowker said with the snow at least 2ft (0.6m) deep - only a tractor could reach them. | Mr Bowker said with the snow at least 2ft (0.6m) deep - only a tractor could reach them. |
There are five other families who have also been stuck in their homes since the heavy snowfall. | There are five other families who have also been stuck in their homes since the heavy snowfall. |
Somerset County Council said they were sending in a snow plough and hoped it would reach the Bowkers soon. | Somerset County Council said they were sending in a snow plough and hoped it would reach the Bowkers soon. |
Mr Bowker, in an interview with the BBC at 1620 GMT on Wednesday, said: "I am looking out of my window and there is still no sign of the snow plough. We are hoping it's on its way. | |
"We live on the top of a hill and the snow has turned to thick ice and shows no sign of melting. | "We live on the top of a hill and the snow has turned to thick ice and shows no sign of melting. |
"The main road and the public highway are clear and most of the lanes in the area are clear but we are here and unable to get out. | "The main road and the public highway are clear and most of the lanes in the area are clear but we are here and unable to get out. |
"It all looks very beautiful but after a day or two you just want it to be cleared. | "It all looks very beautiful but after a day or two you just want it to be cleared. |
"Some friends took pity on us. They drove as far as they could and then donned skis and brought us some emergency provisions." | "Some friends took pity on us. They drove as far as they could and then donned skis and brought us some emergency provisions." |
Peter Bowker said that where they live is about 1,000 ft (304m) above sea level and six miles from the nearest shop. | Peter Bowker said that where they live is about 1,000 ft (304m) above sea level and six miles from the nearest shop. |
The Bowkers also want the situation sorted out soon because their cocker spaniel, Bramble, has broken her foot and needs to see the vet. | The Bowkers also want the situation sorted out soon because their cocker spaniel, Bramble, has broken her foot and needs to see the vet. |
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