No Trace of the Mother
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Likely, the earlier commotion scared the mother fox off. The noise, activity, and human presence near the drain probably made her cautious, staying distant for safety. Despite their patience and hope, the rescuers saw no sign of her, even after a long wait. The kits, frail and confused, cried for their mother’s warmth. This scene underscored wildlife’s fragility amid human disruption.
