Thane, Dec 21 (PTI) A wild fox was rescued on Sunday after it fell into an open water tank in Thane's Shil area, an official said.
The rescue operation, which started at noon, was a coordinated effort between
the Fire Brigade, wildlife personnel that took one hour, Thane Municipal Corporation disaster management cell chief Yasin Tadvi said.
"The fox fell into a tank located near Muktai residency on Kalyan-Shilphata road. The rescue proved challenging due to the confined space of the tank. However, through the combined efforts of the fire brigade and forest officials, the fox was safely pulled out after nearly an hour of careful manoeuvring," Tadvi said.
Following the rescue, the animal was checked for injuries and taken by the forest department for further observation before its eventual release, he said. PTI COR BNM
