Community Unites to Rescue Stuck Wild Fox in California.
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents of Corral de Tierra in Monterey County, California, banded together to rescue a wild brown fox whose neck was entangled in a black plastic pipe. The dramatic rescue effort culminated when skilled wildlife rescuers sedated the young male fox and carefully cut off the corrugated pipe, freeing it from its ordeal.
The story began when resident Claire Pendleton noticed the distressed animal through her home security camera while she was out of town. She reported the sighting on Facebook, prompting a call to action from concerned neighbors who rallied around the cause. Despite their efforts, which included setting traps, the group encountered no success until Pendleton rejoined the hunt upon her return.
Through a series of trials and tribulations, the determined group eventually managed to capture the fox using a clever tactic – a sweet treat laced with maple syrup. The young male fox was then transferred to the SPCA Monterey County, where skilled wildlife rescuers took over, sedating and carefully amputating the offending pipe.
Miraculously, the fox is currently resting comfortably after suffering multiple deep wounds around its neck from the pipe. The SPCA has expressed their gratitude to Claire Pendleton and all the neighbors who showed compassion towards the distressed animal. "They are heroes," said Beth Brookhouser, a spokesperson for SPCA.
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents of Corral de Tierra in Monterey County, California, banded together to rescue a wild brown fox whose neck was entangled in a black plastic pipe. The dramatic rescue effort culminated when skilled wildlife rescuers sedated the young male fox and carefully cut off the corrugated pipe, freeing it from its ordeal.
The story began when resident Claire Pendleton noticed the distressed animal through her home security camera while she was out of town. She reported the sighting on Facebook, prompting a call to action from concerned neighbors who rallied around the cause. Despite their efforts, which included setting traps, the group encountered no success until Pendleton rejoined the hunt upon her return.
Through a series of trials and tribulations, the determined group eventually managed to capture the fox using a clever tactic – a sweet treat laced with maple syrup. The young male fox was then transferred to the SPCA Monterey County, where skilled wildlife rescuers took over, sedating and carefully amputating the offending pipe.
Miraculously, the fox is currently resting comfortably after suffering multiple deep wounds around its neck from the pipe. The SPCA has expressed their gratitude to Claire Pendleton and all the neighbors who showed compassion towards the distressed animal. "They are heroes," said Beth Brookhouser, a spokesperson for SPCA.
. I mean, think about it - someone's home security camera is the first thing that spotted the fox in distress, and then it just snowballs into this huge community effort. It's like a big ol' neighborhood potluck where everyone chipped in to help one creature 
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. And I love that the SPCA is giving props to all these unsung heroes who just happened to be in the right place at the right time. They're not getting paid for their good deeds or anything, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be recognized 
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just saw that story about the fox in Cali and its gotta be one of those moments where community comes together to make a real difference... like how Claire Pendleton started it all by noticing something was wrong through her camera and sharing it on Facebook, then everyone else just ran with it 
. And I'm so glad they were able to rescue the little guy, but yeah, poor thing's got some serious injuries 
. SPCA is doing their best to help him recover tho, and that's all anyone can ask for 
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. i'm so inspired by this community's kindness & determination - it just goes to show that we can make a real difference when we work together 
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is pure genius! I'm so glad the little guy is going to be okay after what he went through 
. The SPCA team deserves a huge round of applause for their expertise and care 
. Claire Pendleton and her neighbors are true heroes 
? Not that I don't love the fact that Claire Pendleton noticed something was up with her security camera and sounded the alarm. But come on, 5 ppl setting traps that didn't work?! And then you gotta bribe the fox with maple syrup like it's some kinda dessert shop? 
I mean I get it, animal rescue is a big deal, but can we just have a simple "no pipes for wild animals" rule in California already? 
how did they even come up with using maple syrup as a trick though? 
️ and people start rallying around the cause 
. I love how they didn't give up even when traps didn't work out initially 
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, and i'm totally with them on this one... it's amazing what a community can do when they care about something 
. The fact that they set traps initially but then came up with a clever plan using treats is just amazing 
that's amazing they actually worked together like that i mean it's not every day u hear about ppl comin thru 4 each other like that 
but kudos 2 Claire Pendleton 4 startin the whole thing & Beth Brookhouser 4 callin them heroes 
. i think it says something about human nature, though - we're capable of both kindness and being total idiots when it comes to wildlife 
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