A frantic fox was saved after being found with its head wedged tight in a fish food box.
Rescuers were called after it was found in a garden.
The frightened fox then fled to a shed where the rescuers found it on a shelf.
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They managed to get it in a cage, but couldn’t remove the £12.49 Fishkeeper Pond Stick container, so called a vet.
They sedated him and were able to remove the tub in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
It was then taken to Secret World Wildlife Rescue in nearby Highbridge for care.
A spokesman said: “The fox was brought back to the centre to be monitored after his ordeal and sedation.
“He was really tuckered out and slept most of the day snuggled into his blanket.”
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The fox was later released in the same garden.
Secret World said people should be more mindful of leaving rubbish out that could endanger animals as reported by What’s The Jam.
It is the second case that Secret World has seen this year involving a fox with a piece of litter stuck on its head.
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In March the charity rescued a fox with a Quavers packet stuck over its head.
Sadly, it showed signs of poisoning and had to be euthanised to prevent further suffering.
George Bethell ,Secret World’s Head of Education, added: “Unfortunately this is not an isolated incident.
“Litter is one of the most common reasons wildlife is admitted at Secret World and something that could be so easily prevented.
“Please help us help wildlife by cleaning up your local area.”
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