A HIGHBRIDGE animal rescue charity is urging residents to pick up their litter after a fox was discovered with a Quavers crisp packet stuck over its head.
The fox was rescued by the Secret World Wildlife Rescue charity. Although it was alive when it was found, it was decided that the "kindest option" was euthanasia.
A spokesperson for the charity said: "Sadly, most wildlife cases we get through our doors are related to people and this recent call out was no different.
"This fox was discovered with a Quavers packet stuck over its head, highlighting the danger that litter poses to our wildlife.
"If you see any litter in your local area, please pick it up and dispose of it safely, you’ll be doing our wildlife a massive favour.
"This fox was alive upon rescue but due to several other health issues the kindest option for this animal was euthanasia."
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