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Tame Fox Bites Girl, Is Euthanized in Northeim

Officials cited the animal's unusually tame behavior as the reason for euthanasia following veterinary consultation.

Overview

  • The five-year-old suffered minor leg injuries and was taken to a hospital, with local reporting stating treatment occurred in Göttingen.
  • Residents had reported the unusually tame fox in Northeim’s city center earlier on Sunday morning.
  • An emergency call at about 11:35 a.m. reported the bite, prompting an intensified search by authorities.
  • Police located the animal near Göttinger Straße and the fire brigade captured it.
  • A licensed hunter euthanized the fox in a nearby wooded area after consultations with an animal clinic and the Northeim veterinary office.