Summary
A woman in Hackney, London, helped an injured fox recover by giving it food and medicine. The story gained wide attention online, and the fox, named Meatball, now frequently visits the woman's garden. The rescue was aided by the Fox Angels Foundation, a charity that assists injured foxes.
Key Facts
- A Hackney resident found an injured fox in her garden and decided to help it.
- The fox was named Meatball after the food used to aid its recovery.
- The woman received advice and medicine from the Fox Angels Foundation.
- The story of Meatball's rescue became popular on social media, with almost seven million views on TikTok and Instagram.
- Meatball became more comfortable and started visiting the woman's garden regularly.
- There are around 10,000 urban foxes in London, but most cubs do not survive to adulthood.
- Fox Angels Foundation is a charity that helps injured foxes and relies on donations.
- Treating injured foxes can be expensive, with some cases costing thousands of pounds.
