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Rescue sent to snowed in village Rescue sent to snowed in village
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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 Thursday, 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. 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.