Channel 4's Amanda Owen has prompted a wave of concern from her social media followers after sharing a stark warning about a treacherous bog on her Yorkshire moorland.
A Chilling Discovery on the Moor
The 51-year-old farmer and TV personality, known for her role in Our Yorkshire Farm, posted a video update from inside her vehicle. She described the plunging temperatures before revealing her alarming find. "Oh my god, if I thought it was cold yesterday, it is unbelievably cold today," she began. "I'm on the moor, looking at a bog."
Owen recounted how the same spot had been "absolutely full of sheep" a few years prior, a memory that drew her back to investigate. She described discovering a scene of grim mystery, with animal ear tags visible on the surface and a foul smell. "I poked in there with a stick, and it was just, like, bottomless," she explained, puzzled by what initially attracted the livestock to such a dangerous location.
'Deadly Sharp' Fencing and a Stark Warning
The shepherdess confirmed the area has now been secured with fencing, which she described as 'deadly sharp'. Her warning to viewers was unequivocal: "You wouldn't want to fall in there, I tell you."
In a caption accompanying the footage of the murky green bog, she elaborated on the severe risks. "Once you've lost your footing and momentum, the mire can stop you in your tracks and hold you fast," she wrote. "If you don't drown, then you'll succumb to the elements."
Fans Urge Caution After Harrowing Stories
Followers of The Yorkshire Shepherdess were quick to react, flooding the comments with safety advice and sharing their own frightening experiences.
- One fan advised simply: "Be careful out there! Xx"
- Another recounted: "I once got stuck in a bog along the Coast to Coast! Very dangerous, I was lucky."
- A third shared a New Year's Day scare: "Stay safe! Last New Year's Day, I got stuck in mud had to shout my hubby... Scared me for life. Take care out there xxx".
The consensus was clear, with multiple comments urging Amanda to "take care and stay safe" amidst the harsh winter weather on the moors.
Amanda Owen, who has previously spoken about serious health incidents requiring hospital treatment, continues to document the raw realities of rural life for her audience. Her series, Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids, remains available to stream on Channel 4.
