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Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn’t

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There’s a reason why people say “sly as a fox.” With a beautiful coat and a bushy tail, these animals look gorgeous on the outside but carry a lot of hidden intentions on the inside. And wouldn’t you know it, when this guy encountered one of them in the middle of the street, he decided to snapchat the rare occasion. The animal, however, had a trick up its fur that caught the dude completely off-guard.

Scroll down to check out the footage that has amassed over 52,000 upvotes on reddit and learn why you can’t trust a fox!

What would you do if you met a cute fox on the street?

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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This guy decided to record the rare occasion and turned on his Snapchat

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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And as the fox was coming closer to him, he even tried petting it

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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But this turned out to be his biggest mistake

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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Watch the full video to see what happened

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No wonder the little fox felt guilty, hiding in the bushes

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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Next morning, however, fate had rewarded the guy for the effort he put into the chase

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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People were quick to react to the unbelievable event

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

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Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Guy Gets Too Close To Wild Fox While Snapchatting It, And Now He Wishes He Hadn't

Rokas Laurinavičius

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 300 million people have read the posts he's written, which is probably more than he could count to.

What do you think ?

Magdalina777 6 years ago

Trying to pat a wild animal is quite dumb to begin with. And losing a wallet is the least of possible issues, it could've bitten and infected him with rabies or whatnot. Foxes are in the highest risk group in regards to that iirc. Do not follow this guy's example.

27points

BlinkDog 6 years ago

But not really in Britain.

8points

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weatherwitch 6 years ago

Britain doesn't have rabies!

3points

Pearl Sapirstein 6 years ago

Raccoons and Bats are actually the highest risk factor, but it’s stupid to pet a wild animal never less unless you want to be bitten

0points

cassiushumanmother 6 years ago

I agree with that "Trying to pat a wild animal is quite dumb to begin with". Just that. Foxes ares really common in London, since human take all places everywhere. Good for him, now he will let foxes alone, without cams for pride. LET THEM GOOOOOOOOOO

0points

PeachPossum 6 years ago

Foxes are nocturnal animals. A fox seen in broad daylight should be feared, as it may have rabies. This looks to be early morning, so maybe he was safe, or he could just be lucky.

-1point

Zori the degu 6 years ago

My thoughts were the same. At first, I thought he would get bitten and it would turn out to be rabies fox, but nope...

-1point

Janine B. 6 years ago

Nice example for unlimited human stupidity. *sigh*

7points

phil blanque 6 years ago

OK..In case some of you did not want to "see the video" for the dramatic conclusion (What is with that?)...The fox grabs the guy's wallet and runs away. It turns out the fox is part of an international identity theft ring. The fox is now living in a villa in Tuscany, while the guy is in a zoo in Birmingham, trying to convince the keepers he is a human being.

5points

Larry Dahle 6 years ago

Thanks for the tip! Time for a visit to the Zoo!

0points

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stellermatt 6 years ago

sly fox

5points

Aaron Pie 6 years ago

What does the fox say? YOINK!

4points

Bobby Jones 6 years ago

Real life Fantastic Mr. Fox!

3points

J. 6 years ago

Swiper, no swiping! Swiper, no swiping! Swiper, NOOoOoOo!

2points

Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago

I love foxes, but you have to be an idiot to try to pet one that you just met on the street. Rabies, anyone?

2points

Azziza 6 years ago

Luckily England is rabies-free.

1point

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Kevin Ward 6 years ago

This fox is now named " The Artful Dodger " .....Fagin would be proud !!

1point

Cat person 6 years ago

Omg I'm reading Oliver Twist right now! Just in time to get that reference

1point

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MM 6 years ago

Foxy on the run F-foxy Fox on the run And hide away

1point

Heather Bateman 6 years ago

Foxes are notorious thieves! Oh wait. That's raccoons. Never mind...

1point

Swarf 6 years ago

Yoink!

0points

Nobody Nuffin 6 years ago

Loved the snatch fine bit of of pick pocketed

0points

A.R. 6 years ago

How did he not think that maybe the fox had rabies or some other nasty disease? I would never try to pet a wild animal just for this reason alone. it does make for a slightly funny story though so I guess he must be happy with that.

0points

Marzena Boblewska 6 years ago

"What does the Fox say ?":D

0points

okpkpkp 6 years ago

Rabies, my friend.

0points

Z 6 years ago

I think losing your wallet is the least bad thing that could happen if you try to pet a Wild Animal.

0points

Maria K 6 years ago

Sneaky little fox.

0points

Barbara Baldwin 6 years ago

Never walk up to a normally wild creature. You both might pay the price for it

0points

Ginny Nagy 6 years ago

My first instinct would be that the fox had rabies, being willing to be around someone in broad daylight like that.

0points

Blue Cicada 6 years ago

Urban fox, lost its fear of humans.

0points

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MadamButterfly 6 years ago

Sly Mr Fox!

0points

Isla Reyne 6 years ago

Just think for one second, that these animals have been here for hundreds upon hundreds of years, being driven from their homes because of people, and then when they have nowhere else to go but neighborhoods and cities, they're set upon and bothered by humans....again. Just leave them alone. It's not funny or cute.

0points

Larry Dahle 6 years ago

Human beings have been here for as long as the animal life ....

0points

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Martin Čapek 6 years ago

Trying to pet a wild fox... But what to expect from someone with this "Nu-male Smile"

0points

BusLady 6 years ago

Is there a video?

0points

Prince 🤴 6 years ago

Is the fox 🦊 lost or something

0points

TheMsLollidella 6 years ago

He forgot to say Swiper no swiping

0points

Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

A FELONIOUS FOX!

0points

jtan 6 years ago

Petting + wild fox = rabies

0points

Kirsten Preston 6 years ago

Love the footage, just brilliant ;-)

0points

BurntBrownies 6 years ago

A wild fox appeared!

0points

chris gill 6 years ago

WHAT VIDEO? NO LINKS ON PAGE THAT I CAN SEE.

0points

Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago

Looking forward to the sequel.......the budget will be bigger

0points

moonsong23 6 years ago

How dumb can you get?

-1point

Nini 6 years ago

Where did this happen? I want to adopt this fox. Please call me 064155XXXX.

-1point

MayaD 6 years ago

What a dumb guy and stupid story

-1point

Rhon 6 years ago

Who lays their wallet on the ground to take video??

-1point

robloxdaddyofive fuckyou 6 years ago

the fox shouldve went for his c**k and dragged him across the street lol

-1point

Porto DaMartinica 6 years ago

slow clap for the guy who thinks only americans have pockets

-1point

SykesDaMan 6 years ago

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Magdalina777 6 years ago

Trying to pat a wild animal is quite dumb to begin with. And losing a wallet is the least of possible issues, it could've bitten and infected him with rabies or whatnot. Foxes are in the highest risk group in regards to that iirc. Do not follow this guy's example.

27points

BlinkDog 6 years ago

But not really in Britain.

8points

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weatherwitch 6 years ago

Britain doesn't have rabies!

3points

Pearl Sapirstein 6 years ago

Raccoons and Bats are actually the highest risk factor, but it’s stupid to pet a wild animal never less unless you want to be bitten

0points

cassiushumanmother 6 years ago

I agree with that "Trying to pat a wild animal is quite dumb to begin with". Just that. Foxes ares really common in London, since human take all places everywhere. Good for him, now he will let foxes alone, without cams for pride. LET THEM GOOOOOOOOOO

0points

PeachPossum 6 years ago

Foxes are nocturnal animals. A fox seen in broad daylight should be feared, as it may have rabies. This looks to be early morning, so maybe he was safe, or he could just be lucky.

-1point

Zori the degu 6 years ago

My thoughts were the same. At first, I thought he would get bitten and it would turn out to be rabies fox, but nope...

-1point

Janine B. 6 years ago

Nice example for unlimited human stupidity. *sigh*

7points

phil blanque 6 years ago

OK..In case some of you did not want to "see the video" for the dramatic conclusion (What is with that?)...The fox grabs the guy's wallet and runs away. It turns out the fox is part of an international identity theft ring. The fox is now living in a villa in Tuscany, while the guy is in a zoo in Birmingham, trying to convince the keepers he is a human being.

5points

Larry Dahle 6 years ago

Thanks for the tip! Time for a visit to the Zoo!

0points

Load More Replies...

stellermatt 6 years ago

sly fox

5points

Aaron Pie 6 years ago

What does the fox say? YOINK!

4points

Bobby Jones 6 years ago

Real life Fantastic Mr. Fox!

3points

J. 6 years ago

Swiper, no swiping! Swiper, no swiping! Swiper, NOOoOoOo!

2points

Aahzmandus Pervect 6 years ago

I love foxes, but you have to be an idiot to try to pet one that you just met on the street. Rabies, anyone?

2points

Azziza 6 years ago

Luckily England is rabies-free.

1point

Load More Replies...

Kevin Ward 6 years ago

This fox is now named " The Artful Dodger " .....Fagin would be proud !!

1point

Cat person 6 years ago

Omg I'm reading Oliver Twist right now! Just in time to get that reference

1point

Load More Replies...

MM 6 years ago

Foxy on the run F-foxy Fox on the run And hide away

1point

Heather Bateman 6 years ago

Foxes are notorious thieves! Oh wait. That's raccoons. Never mind...

1point

Swarf 6 years ago

Yoink!

0points

Nobody Nuffin 6 years ago

Loved the snatch fine bit of of pick pocketed

0points

A.R. 6 years ago

How did he not think that maybe the fox had rabies or some other nasty disease? I would never try to pet a wild animal just for this reason alone. it does make for a slightly funny story though so I guess he must be happy with that.

0points

Marzena Boblewska 6 years ago

"What does the Fox say ?":D

0points

okpkpkp 6 years ago

Rabies, my friend.

0points

Z 6 years ago

I think losing your wallet is the least bad thing that could happen if you try to pet a Wild Animal.

0points

Maria K 6 years ago

Sneaky little fox.

0points

Barbara Baldwin 6 years ago

Never walk up to a normally wild creature. You both might pay the price for it

0points

Ginny Nagy 6 years ago

My first instinct would be that the fox had rabies, being willing to be around someone in broad daylight like that.

0points

Blue Cicada 6 years ago

Urban fox, lost its fear of humans.

0points

Load More Replies...

MadamButterfly 6 years ago

Sly Mr Fox!

0points

Isla Reyne 6 years ago

Just think for one second, that these animals have been here for hundreds upon hundreds of years, being driven from their homes because of people, and then when they have nowhere else to go but neighborhoods and cities, they're set upon and bothered by humans....again. Just leave them alone. It's not funny or cute.

0points

Larry Dahle 6 years ago

Human beings have been here for as long as the animal life ....

0points

Load More Replies...

Martin Čapek 6 years ago

Trying to pet a wild fox... But what to expect from someone with this "Nu-male Smile"

0points

BusLady 6 years ago

Is there a video?

0points

Prince 🤴 6 years ago

Is the fox 🦊 lost or something

0points

TheMsLollidella 6 years ago

He forgot to say Swiper no swiping

0points

Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

A FELONIOUS FOX!

0points

jtan 6 years ago

Petting + wild fox = rabies

0points

Kirsten Preston 6 years ago

Love the footage, just brilliant ;-)

0points

BurntBrownies 6 years ago

A wild fox appeared!

0points

chris gill 6 years ago

WHAT VIDEO? NO LINKS ON PAGE THAT I CAN SEE.

0points

Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago

Looking forward to the sequel.......the budget will be bigger

0points

moonsong23 6 years ago

How dumb can you get?

-1point

Nini 6 years ago

Where did this happen? I want to adopt this fox. Please call me 064155XXXX.

-1point

MayaD 6 years ago

What a dumb guy and stupid story

-1point

Rhon 6 years ago

Who lays their wallet on the ground to take video??

-1point

robloxdaddyofive fuckyou 6 years ago

the fox shouldve went for his c**k and dragged him across the street lol

-1point

Porto DaMartinica 6 years ago

slow clap for the guy who thinks only americans have pockets

-1point

SykesDaMan 6 years ago

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