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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fox cub found choking to death in football net
A baby fox was found to be slowly choking to death after it got tangled up in a football net. It became trapped at a school in Basildon, Essex, and was unable to breathe properly or escape, said South Essex Wildlife Hospital. Lead vet Tom Linsel was called to the scene last week and managed to cut it free just in time. Following treatment, it was released back to its mother in the wild. The school was told to lift its nets when not in use, so wildlife could pass through easily. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Firefighters rescue fox cub with jar on its head Rescued fox 'coated in bitumen and stuck to road' Tongue-tied fox gets wrapped up with washing cover South Essex Wildlife Hospital
New York Times
28-06-2025
- New York Times
Mikayla Raines, Who Rescued Foxes and Other Animals, Is Dead at 30
Mikayla Raines, who accumulated millions of followers on social media for her work in rescuing and championing foxes and other animals, died on June 20 at her home in Faribault, Minn. She was 30. Her husband, Ethan Frankcamp, said the cause of death was suicide. He said Ms. Mikayla had struggled with mental health issues and had experienced some bullying on social media. Ms. Raines grew up under the wing of her mother, who worked in wildlife rehabilitation. She founded Save a Fox Rescue, a nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to rescuing foxes born in captivity, in 2017. Her work had become so popular that she had 2.4 million followers on YouTube. She rehabbed foxes and found them adoptive homes. Many were from so-called fur farms, where animals are bred for their pelts and live in tiny wire cages, unable to move about freely or sometimes even to sit up. Other foxes she rescued were surrendered by owners who found it difficult to care for them. Still others were seized by authorities after having been kept illegally. Ms. Raines's organization rescued some 150 foxes from 'certain death,' she wrote in an undated post on the Save a Fox website. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Daily Telegraph
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Telegraph
YouTube star and animal activist Mikayla Raines dies aged 29
Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A popular YouTube star and passionate animal rights activist has died by suicide after being bullied online, her heartbroken husband has revealed. Mikayla Raines, a content creator and founder of a fox rescue centre in the US, was the victim of an 'online bullying campaign' from people she knew, her husband Ethan Frankamp said in a heartbreaking YouTube video. Mikayla Raines was YouTube star and animal rights activist. The 29-year-old, who began working in wildlife rehabilitation when she was 15, was also a mum to a baby daughter. Frankamp said his wife had complex mental health challenges and claimed the criticism she was receiving online caused her mental health to deteriorate. 'She felt as if the entire world had turned against her,' he shared. 'She has always battled with borderline personality disorder, causing emotional instability as well as impulsive behaviours, but this time it went too far.' Frankamp added that his wife also had autism and struggled with depression. Raines had a real passion for animals and established her non-profit centre Save A Fox, which rescues and rehabilitates foxes and other exotic animals, at 20. 'From a young age she dedicated every waking hour of her life to helping them [animals], whether it was helping a snapping turtle cross the road or saving 500 foxes from a terrible fur farm,' her husband said. Mikayla Raines was YouTube star and animal rights activist. 'She was never in it for fame, money or personal gain. 'She was truly one of the most selfless people I have ever known.' The Save A Fox YouTube channel boasts 2.45 million subscribers and Raines had 500,000 followers on Instagram. Frankamp ended the tearful video by telling critics spreading 'garbage' rumours to 'shut up' — and urged people feeling 'lost and hopeless' to reach out to a loved one or call a hotline for help. 'Despite this being the biggest loss of my life and feeling like I have a literal hole in my chest, I will not let Mikayla's light be extinguished and I won't let negativity win,' he added. Frankamp's announcement of the Minnesota mother's death came one day after he posted a sweet video of Raines smiling after she rescued a lemur. Frankamp said he 'will do whatever I can' to continue the work at Save A Fox. This story originally appeared on the New York Post and reproduced with permission Originally published as YouTube star and animal activist Mikayla Raines dies aged 29
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
YouTube Star Mikayla Raines Dies by Suicide at 29. 'She Couldn't Bear What She Was Feeling,' Says Husband
Fox rescue activist and YouTube star Mikayla Raines has died at the age of 29 Her husband Ethan confirmed the news in an Instagram video on Monday, June 23, and shared that this happened after she allegedly faced bulling from people whom she considered "close friends" He noted that he planned to "continue her dream" of saving foxes and other animals "in her name"Fox rescue activist and YouTube star Mikayla Raines has died. Her husband Ethan confirmed the news in an emotional video on Instagram on Monday, June 23, and shared that the 29-year-old Save a Fox founder died by suicide 'a couple days ago." "She couldn't bear what she was feeling any longer and she ended her life," he said in the video, adding that her death is "the biggest loss of my life." Ethan went on to share that he had to perform CPR on his wife for 15 minutes until first responders arrived and paramedics tried to revive her. He added that her daughter Freya was "heartbroken" at her mother's death. 'We have suffered a loss that is unimaginable," Ethan wrote in the caption of the video. "Mikayla was truly the most amazing and inspiring individual I have ever known, and not having her here makes everything feel empty. I feel broken.' 'But I will continue her dream, and I hope to have your support going forward so that we can do good in her name,' he added. In the Instagram video, he noted that while Mikayla — who founded her Minnesota-based non-profit in 2017 when she was just 20-years-old — was 'one of the most selfless people I have ever known' due to her work with animals, she also faced several challenges in her private life. 'As many of you know she was on the autism spectrum and while that made her life very difficult, it allowed her to hyperfocus on one thing, and that one thing was obviously animals,' an emotional Ethan said in the video. He also noted that the wildlife activist, who garnered over 2.4 million subscribers on YouTube, was "so sensitive to everything,' which was 'a double-edged sword.' 'On one hand, it allowed her endless empathy for those in her care. But it also means that she took everything negative to heart,' he continued. Ethan added that in recent years, Mikayla and her animal rescue non-profit had allegedly been the focus of an 'online bullying campaign' from people she knew, including those who worked at 'other animal sanctuaries.' He said this 'hurt her a lot' and while she initially 'pushed through,' things got worse in recent months when people 'she considered her close friends' started joining in. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. '[Mikayla] felt as if the entire world had turned against her,' Ethan said. 'She couldn't bear what she was feeling any longer. And she ended her life. And it breaks my heart that is selfless and devoted her life to animals could have so much negativity pointed at her,' he added. Ethan concluded his video noting that if anyone felt "lost and hopeless," they should "reach out to someone." He added that people should continue to "look out" for their loved ones, "look for the signs" and "do something or say something before it's too late." He also shared that he would continue Mikayla's legacy and work to save foxes. PEOPLE has reached out to a contact for Save a Fox for comment. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to Read the original article on People
BBC News
16-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Fox lured from seven-storey Weybridge rooftop using sardines
A fox stranded on the roof of a seven-storey building in Surrey has been rescued by the found the fox on a rooftop in Manor Court, Weybridge, after she chewed through a fire door in the apartment building, but was unable to get back officers were unable to catch the fox using a "grasper" so instead laid a trap with food and water, but she showed little interest until some fresh sardines were used as fox was eventually brought to safety and was successfully released into the wild on Tuesday. Ben Fitzcosta and Meg Lloyd were the officers who saved the day."We tried to catch her with the grasper first but she was very scared, and we feared she would jump over the scaffolding. So we left a trap out with food in it overnight and some water for her," said Mr Fitzcosta."Unfortunately she wasn't tempted at first, but when I replaced the food with sardines she went straight in."Safely in the trap we got her back down to ground level and assessed her. Thankfully she was in really good condition, so I released her at the nearby cricket club."She shot out of the basket at such a speed I dropped my phone and missed filming the release. It's a great sign that she has bounced back from the ordeal."The RSPCA said anyone who finds an injured or sick fox should not try to handle it and should keep a safe distance.
