Overview
- Workers discovered a young Andean fox hiding inside a car wash and mechanic shop in San Martín de Porres.
- Staff closed the premises to keep it safe and gave it water, chicken, fruit, and eggs while they awaited authorities.
- Serfor specialists, supported by the police environmental unit, used nets, gloves, and a kennel to capture and transport the animal.
- Veterinarians identified a female about three to four months old with moderate dehydration and patchy fur consistent with prior captivity, and they placed her in custody for rehabilitation.
- Serfor warned that Lima is a hotspot for illegal wildlife trade, noting more than 3,900 rescues last year and asking the public to report cases via its Alerta Serfor WhatsApp line.