Four fox cubs found trapped in wall in East Sussex
The homeowners reported strange noises coming from the roof space
Four fox cubs have been rescued after they were found trapped inside a wall in East Sussex.
RSPCA Mallydams Wood Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, which is based in Fairlight near Hastings, says their Inspector Cora was called to a property after concerned members of the public heard noises coming from the roof space.
The homeowners had suspected birds were responsible for the noises.
Despite setting up cameras, the initial inspection revealed no signs of animals, leading to the area being bricked up after thorough checks.
However, the noises persisted the following day, prompting the homeowners to cut a small hole into the wall.
To their surprise, they discovered four fox cubs hidden deep within the structure.
With no sign of the mother and the cubs potentially having gone without food for over 48 hours, Inspector Cora and the homeowners prioritised getting them into care.
All four cubs are now safe and are undergoing rehydration and feeding and they are reportedly feeling much brighter already.
In a post on Facebook the RSPCA said: "The homeowners had been proactive in their checks, but the cubs' hidden location made detection extremely challenging.
It is believed the mother hadn't been back for an extended period, explaining the lack of movement initially observed.
The homeowners acted promptly upon hearing the noises again, leading to the successful rescue."