Young fox released after mange treatment in Kibworth wildlife hospital

The fox was suffering from severe mange when he was found and volunteers from Leicestershire Wildlife Hospital nursed him back to health throughout August.

Normally, the hospital treats animals with mange where they are found, instead of bringing them into captivity, due to the stress it puts them under.

But in this case, his condition was so bad that he was taken in.

Now, after weeks of intensive treatment and care, the fox is now back in the wild.

The hospital said: “We are pleased to say that he was returned to the wild this week, now free of mange and having gained some much needed weight!”