Young fox rescued from Zagreb swimming pool, set for release

A young fox in Zagreb's Dubrava district narrowly escaped drowning after falling into a swimming pool. The incident occurred when the fox, mistaking the pool cover for solid ground, stepped onto it and became trapped as water filled around it.

Rescuers from the City of Zagreb Animal Shelter were alerted and quickly intervened. Dalibor, a rescuer, managed to extract the exhausted animal from the pool. The fox had swallowed water, raising concerns about potential pneumonia.

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When we took him in, he was in bad shape. He seemed exhausted and his recovery was uncertain.

At the Zagreb Zoo's wildlife rehabilitation center, the fox was dried, fed, and given water. Despite initial concerns about its condition, the animal showed a strong will to recover. Shelter officials expressed relief and pride in the fox's resilience, noting that it has recuperated well.

The young fox is now healthy and expected to be released back into its natural habitat within days, marking a happy conclusion to its ordeal.

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Fortunately, the beautiful fox showed his fighting spirit!