August 13th 2023.
On Friday morning, a vixen was found with her head stuck in a hole in metal flooring on an industrial estate in Bordesley Green, Birmingham. The RSPCA arrived on the scene and tried to free her using washing up liquid, but to no avail.
The RSPCA then called the West Midlands Fire Service for help, and they were able to cut through the metal with their specialist equipment and pull the fox out. Much to everyone's relief, the fox emerged unscathed from the ordeal.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Cara Gibbon said: "I was becoming increasingly concerned for the fox and we needed to get her out as quickly as possible. We will always try and rescue animals ourselves but there are occasions where we need the fire and rescue service as they have specialist equipment to help in these situations. It is a fantastic example of partnership working between ourselves and the fire service and we worked as a team to rescue this poor fox."
After the rescue, the fox was placed in a crate and seemed to look around at everyone with a thankful expression. Cara said: "It was a great rescue with a happy ending and it is exactly why I do this job."
Highgate Fire Station in Birmingham posted on social media: "Who let the fox out? We did! This curious vixen was found with her head in a hole by workers in Bordesley Green when they arrived at 7am. With the help of Technical Rescue, she's now safely in the care of the RSPCA."
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