Fox who had a drain pipe around its neck was found and saved after being captured near a wildlife refuge in Hunterdon County. A young fox named Flemington Fox (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cg5QUxMfM/) gained fame online due to photos shared during the rescue operation. Volunteers set up traps near the fox’s den to safely capture him, with the trap located around 9 p.m. on May 13. The animal was taken back to the facility in Wantage, England, where he was sedated, treated, and returned home within an hour. Nancy Warner, president of The Last Resort Wildlife Refuge, confirmed the procedure took less than an hour and noted the fox was free of the pipe and healthy afterward. The animal was also described as the father of multiple pups in the den, highlighting his role as a co-parent. The fox likely got stuck while hunting, chasing prey like a rabbit or chipmunk through a common gutter extension attached to downspouts. Victoria Gladstone, a news reporter covering criminal justice issues for NJ.com, notes the incident raises questions about wildlife rehabilitation efforts and public perception of animals in urban environments.
