Family shocked to find fox sleeping in their living room

By Izzy Hawksworth via SWNS

Animal rescue volunteers were left shocked after they were called to save a fox - which was asleep in a family's living room.

Staff at Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue were called to the property in Grimsby, Lincs., to help retrieve the adorable animal, who they have since named Duke.

The startled family were sat in their living room when they heard breathing coming from behind a cabinet - and then discovered the animal curled up fast asleep.

The fox will stay with the rescue center so they can assess his behavior and provide treatment for mange, a skin disease.

A spokesperson said: "Could you imagine the surprise and fear of hearing breathing from behind your cabinet, only to discover a fox sleeping in your front room?

"That’s what happened to a Grimsby family today.

"Our volunteers arrived shortly after the call and safely contained Duke for further assessment.

"Other than a few minor old injuries and the starting of mange, he’s in good health.

"To ensure that he is well orientated and that there is nothing else going wrong with Duke, he’ll stay with us for a short period.

"We can assess his behavior and provide treatment for his mange."

Just a few hours before they rescued Duke on Thursday (Sept 12), the team were called to a car in Wragby, Lincs,. after reports an otter was stuck inside the engine.

They wrapped the vehicle in an extra-large deer net to prevent the animal, who has been named Oakley, running from under the car and into a nearby main road.

They then managed to get him out of the engine and straight into their travel box.

Oakley will need long-term rehabilitation after being separated from his mother and will be taken to RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre in East Winch, Norfolk.

A center wrote on social media: "Fortunately for this young otter, he has secured a place at RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre.

"He is being transported there by our lead rescuer today."