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A Neighborhood Heard Barking From a Storm Drain — What They Found Sparked a Community Rescue
In the quiet village of Glenfield, England, residents began hearing unusual barking sounds echoing through their neighborhood. At first, many assumed someone had gotten a new dog — until the barking didn’t stop.
Curious and concerned, the neighbors followed the sound and made a startling discovery: a tiny fox cub, trapped 6 feet down in a storm drain.
Despite their best efforts to help him climb out, the drain was simply too deep. Watching nearby was the cub’s anxious mother, pacing back and forth, clearly distressed. Her baby had been stuck for over 24 hours — and now, she was relying on humans for help.
The group quickly contacted the RSPCA, and inspector Beckie Harlock arrived on scene. “His poor mum must have been beside herself with worry,” Harlock said. “We’re not quite sure how he got down there.”
Realizing she needed assistance, Harlock called in the Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service, whose team responded swiftly. A firefighter was lowered into the drain, gently placing the baby fox into a carrier and lifting him to safety.
To everyone’s relief, the cub was unharmed — just frightened. With his mother still nearby, a plan was set into motion: they placed the cub in the carrier and waited.
Soon, the mama fox crept closer, drawn by the sound of her baby’s cries.
“It wasn’t long before the young fox realised he could now jump out of the carrier,” Harlock said. “He soon went looking for his mum, who was nearby.”
Moments later, the two were reunited. Side by side, they disappeared back into the wild — together again, thanks to the compassion of a whole community.
“This was such a perfect result,” Harlock said.