Five Fox Cubs Fall From Car, Reunite With Mom Same Night

When technicians at a Bromley car dealership removed the undertray from a Mustang to fix an electrical problem, they got the shock of their careers. Five fuzzy fox cubs dropped onto the workshop floor.

The mechanics at Vertu Ford Bromley initially thought the gray bundles might be rats. Within minutes of realizing they were baby foxes, the team had wrapped the cubs in blankets and rushed them to Bromley Common Vets for a checkup.

The dealership contacted The Fox Project, a Kent charity that has rescued sick and injured foxes for over 30 years. Together with the surprised car owner, they came up with a plan to bring the family back together.

The cubs had apparently been snuggled in the engine compartment when their mother looked for a warm spot to rest. Their chewing had damaged some cables, causing the electrical fault that brought the car into the shop in the first place.

As darkness fell, rescuers placed the cubs in a heated box on the customer's driveway where the car had been parked. They didn't have to wait long.

Sunny's Take

Within minutes of placing the cubs outside, their mother appeared. The vixen carefully collected each of her babies and disappeared into the night with her complete family.

Martin Gibson, the dealership's general manager, said his workshop has seen countless vehicle problems over the years. "A set of fox cubs is a brand new one for us," he said.

Nicki Townsend from The Fox Project praised the team's quick response. The mechanics' fast action kept the cubs safe and warm during the crucial hours before reunion.

The story shows what's possible when people care enough to go beyond their job description and work together for a happy ending.