Fox Cubs Rescued by Firefighters Recover at Wildlife Hospital
Written by HFM News on 8th April 2026
Three fox cubs are recovering at Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital in Kibworth after being rescued by firefighters.
The cubs became trapped between two buildings on Letchworth Road in Leicester on Sunday morning, believed to have been spooked and run into the gap.
One of the cubs after being rescued
Fire crews removed brickwork from a garage to free them, and one cub received oxygen therapy at the scene using a specialist small-animal mask.
The RSPCA also attended and helped with the rescue.
Video: Leics Fire & Rescue Service
One cub had significant injuries but is now stable following overnight veterinary care, while the other two suffered minor injuries.
All three are now in the care of the Kibworth-based charity, which thanked everyone involved and hopes the cubs can be released back into the wild once fully recovered.
One of the cubs is given oxygen after being rescued
One of the cubs is given oxygen after being rescued
