A young fox had to be rescued after its head got stuck in a jar in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Animal rescuers were called to the scene after concerned residents saw the cub running around with its head in a plastic tub.
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (WRAS) searched for the unfortunate animal but found it difficult to locate the cub, which was around seven weeks old.
Senior rescuer Chris Riddington was shown video of the cub taken by residents. He said: "It looked as though the cub had its head in a jar, but it was difficult to tell exactly what it was. He was running around between the bushes, and was slightly disorientated."
Two ambulances searched the area for the cub and as the remaining daylight began to disappear the rescuers continued the search in the bushes in Woodgate Road and eventually rescuers spotted the young fox.
Mr Riddington said: "Trevor was hidden in the darkness so the cub couldn't see him and luckily it ran straight towards him where he was able to catch him in a net."
The cub was placed in a carrier and taken back to WRAS's veterinary ambulance to have the plastic container removed.
WRAS founder Trevor Weeks said: "We had had to use bandage scissors to cut the plastic and we also be careful that not to injure the cub as we were cutting.
"I then assessed the cub's neck for swelling and any other injuries, signs of infection as well as fly eggs and maggots. The cub's head certainly didn't smell nice."
The cub was checked over by WRAS vet Mike Symons at WRAS's Casualty Centre and was then bedded for the night to recuperate.
Mr Weeks added: "Luckily the wounds were not too serious and we hope it will be a quick recovery so the cub can get back to its mum."
The fox cub is currently at WRAS's Casualty Care Centre receiving treatment.