Civil Guard Rescues Fox Trapped in AVE Construction

In a heartwarming display of compassion, two officers from the Civil Guard in Níjar, Almería, rescued a fox trapped in the construction site of the AVE high-speed rail line. The incident occurred on June 5th, 2025. The video, released by ABC noticias, shows the officers' careful approach. One officer said, "We knew we had to act quickly and carefully to avoid stressing the animal." They used a cardboard box to lure the frightened fox out of a narrow gap in the concrete. After a successful rescue, they released the fox into a nearby area with low-lying vegetation. The video concludes with the fox safely making its way into the brush. The quick thinking and compassionate actions of the Civil Guard officers have been praised widely online.