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Fox Cub Rescued from Bitumen After Three-Day Effort

5/26/2025

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A brave rescue unfolded in north-east London when a three-month-old fox cub was found trapped in bitumen on an industrial estate. After a dedicated effort by South Essex Wildlife Hospital, which involved three days and over 30 bottles of baby oil, the cub was cleaned up. Though it has leg injuries, it is now stable, but its reunion with its mother hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

A brave rescue unfolded in north-east London when a three-month-old fox cub was found trapped in bitumen on an industrial estate. After a dedicated effort by South Essex Wildlife Hospital, which involved three days and over 30 bottles of baby oil, the cub was cleaned up. Though it has leg injuries, it is now stable, but its reunion with its mother hangs in the balance.