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After the sheep was rescued by the skiers it was loaded onto a toboggan, taken down the mountain and brought into Steamboat Veterinary Hospital but despite everyone’s best efforts the little guy died overnight because it was just too weak and malnourished.

Sad ending to the story but heartening to know Steamboat has the kind of good people that would attempt this kind of thing. “Although not the ending we had wanted, it shows the true spirit of Steamboat with so many individuals and organizations working together towards this effort to make a difference,” Lane said.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....