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Community Urged to Coexist with Elusive Injured Fox

1/1/2025

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A wounded fox has been spotted limping through Tiverton for weeks, skillfully dodging capture. Local residents have shared their encounters, prompting multiple responses from the Department of Environmental Management. With a touch of humor, Tiverton Police discouraged unnecessary calls about the fox, while Senior Center Director Janet Holmes called for peaceful coexistence and urged residents to report sightings from a safe distance.

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Story summary

A wounded fox has been spotted limping through Tiverton for weeks, skillfully dodging capture. Local residents have shared their encounters, prompting multiple responses from the Department of Environmental Management. With a touch of humor, Tiverton Police discouraged unnecessary calls about the fox, while Senior Center Director Janet Holmes called for peaceful coexistence and urged residents to report sightings from a safe distance.