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Fox That Lost Leg To Illegal Trap In Arlington Released Back Into Wild
Due to its injuries, the fox had to have surgery to remove its leg at the beginning of October.
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October 16, 2023
CHELMSFORD – A fox that was rehabilitated by a Chelmsford organization after it lost a leg to an illegal animal trap in Arlington has been released back into the wild.
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The fox, named Phoenix, stepped in a trap near the Arlington-Lexington town line.
Due to its injuries, the fox had to have surgery to remove its leg at the beginning of October.
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