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Ferry Welcomes First Passenger Sheep: Meet Dave!

8/28/2025

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The Port to Port Ferry in Otago Harbour has humorously allowed passengers to "add a sheep" to their ticket for over two years.
Recently, a five-week-old lamb named Dave became the first to utilize this option.
Ferry operator Rachel McGregor created the joke to entertain herself and gauge passenger reactions.
Dave traveled with a nappy but experienced a minor mishap on board.
McGregor intends to introduce more animal options for future ferry rides.

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Story summary

The Port to Port Ferry in Otago Harbour has humorously allowed passengers to "add a sheep" to their ticket for over two years.
Recently, a five-week-old lamb named Dave became the first to utilize this option.
Ferry operator Rachel McGregor created the joke to entertain herself and gauge passenger reactions.
Dave traveled with a nappy but experienced a minor mishap on board.
McGregor intends to introduce more animal options for future ferry rides.