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Grate Work! Fox Rescued After Getting Head Stuck In Northboro Sewer Cover

/ CBS Boston

NORTHBORO (CBS) – A fox stuck in a Northboro sewer cover was saved thanks to grate work by town employees.

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The fox was eventually freed and ran off into the woods. (Image Credit: Northboro Fire Department)

The fox's head got stuck in a sewer grate on West Main Street.

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A fox became stuck in a sewer grate on West Main Street. (Image Credit: Northboro Fire Department)

Firefighters, police officers and Department of Public Works employees responded to remove the grate and free the fox.

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Firefighters helped rescue a stuck fox. (Image Credit: Northboro Fire Department)

The animal broke loose and ran off into the woods.

First published on June 27, 2019 / 2:46 PM EDT

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