U.S. Capitol Police captured an ‘aggressive’ fox on Capitol Hill

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U.S. Capitol is seen behind the U.S. flag, Ukrainian flag.

The U.S. Capitol is seen behind the U.S. flag, Ukrainian flag and the flag of Washington, D.C., in Washington on Tuesday, March, 1, 2022. U.S. Capitol Police mentioned Tuesday that it had captured an “aggressive fox” that had been noticed close to the grounds.

Jose Luis Magana, Related Press

U.S. Capitol Police mentioned Tuesday that it had captured an “aggressive fox” that had been noticed close to the grounds.

Driving the information: “We have now obtained a number of studies of aggressive fox encounters on or close to the grounds of the U.S. Capitol,” the police mentioned on Twitter. “To your security, please don't method any foxes.”

  • The Capitol Police mentioned animal management officers have been working to entice and discover any foxes on the grounds.
  • Three hours later, the police tweeted: “Captured.”

Particulars:Congressional Quarterly reporter Michael Macagnone tweeted a photograph of the fox on Monday.

  • “I used to be sitting at a gazebo outdoors the Russell Senate Workplace constructing when this baby got here trotting up. Then galloped after a squirrel,” he tweeted.

Response: There have been a variety of reactions to the fox’s look on social media. Many joked in regards to the fox protection, saying there ought to be extra “fox information” in Washington.

The larger image: Officers informed Fox 5 DC that the fox may need a den close to the Dirksen Senate Workplace Constructing or close to the Russell Senate Workplace Constructing.

  • These foxes are usually protecting of their dens and territory, per Fox 5 DC.

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