Rescuers had to break through a wall to reach three desperate fox cubs which became trapped between buildings.
Crews were called out after residents heard distress calls from their mum.
After being given permission by the homeowner to remove the wall crews found the youngsters in a cavity.
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One needed oxygen therapy via a specialist mask for small animals.
The cubs were then left with the RSPCA for treatment.
It happened on Sunday, (5 Apr) in Leicester where the city’s football club is nicknamed The Foxes, as reported by Need To Know.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said residents did the right thing in requesting specialist assistance rather than attempting to free the animals themselves.
A spokesperson said: “While you may have been on an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, one of our crews were busy cracking open a garage wall in a search for trapped fox cubs.
“Our Technical Rescue Team from Southern Station was called to a house on Letchworth Road in Leicester, where a fox could be heard trapped between two buildings.
“They were given permission to remove brickwork from the garage by the homeowner, and found not one, not two, but three trapped cubs.
“All were recovered safely, with one given oxygen therapy via our specialist mask for small animals, and were then left with the RSPCA for treatment.
“What a fantastic result.
“Remember – never attempt to rescue an animal in distress if it means putting yourself in danger – always contact the appropriate animal rescue organisation.”
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