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PETTS WOOD: Mum-of-three finds fox in bedroom

8:50am Friday 9th July 2010 in News By Nina Massey

Sarah Miles with daughter Isabelle Sarah Miles with daughter Isabelle

A MOTHER-OF-THREE was shocked to discover a fox in her bedroom.

Shortly after putting her children to bed at 8pm on July 5, 35-year-old Sarah Miles of Nightingale Road, Petts Wood, went to her own bedroom.

Her husband, Richard Miles, 40, had gone out. Moments later she found herself face to face with a fox.

Mrs Miles screamed, causing the fox to bolt down the stairs and out of the house.

Once over the initial shock, she went to check on the youngsters who sleep with the door slightly open in a room, a few feet across the landing from her.

Six-year-old Charlotte, four-year-old George and one-year-old Isabelle were unharmed.

Not quick enough to see where the fox had gone, Mrs Miles walked through her home clapping, hoping she would startle the fox if it had run downstairs and hidden somewhere inside.

Mrs Miles said: “After seeing what happened to those twins, you obviously think the worst don’t you.”

“We had the conservatory doors and French doors open. I’m not sure which way it came in.”

When her husband returned home, Mrs Miles told him what had happened and he immediately went to tell the neighbours to be careful.

Mrs Miles said: “Foxes come into the garden quite regularly.

“Over the weekend we were sitting on our patio and a fox came up quite close to us. They don’t seem deterred by you.

“The council should monitor what’s happening. When I came down this morning I discovered the fox had marked its scent everywhere, so I’ve been washing everything, even the kids’ clothes.

“I’ve had my doors closed all day.”

Comments(14)

Brook says...
10:31am Fri 9 Jul 10

With all the ginger hair around the fox probably thought he had come home

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Make Life says...
12:56pm Fri 9 Jul 10

right, 15minutes of fame now up for you. whos next to come up with a story?

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angel49 says...
1:48pm Fri 9 Jul 10

Make Life wrote:
right, 15minutes of fame now up for you. whos next to come up with a story?
Couldnt agree more Make Life, In your heart! Hope she not being paid for this twaddle!!!!!!!!!!!

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puss in boots says...
2:01pm Fri 9 Jul 10

oh for FOX sake STFU about Mr + Mrs Fox, it happens. She even said a fox came close to her inthe garden - if she didnt chase it away, he prob thought he was welcome.

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porkpie says...
2:31pm Fri 9 Jul 10

WOW are there really foxes in London. I've never see one before. Have they been here all the time. all those 100s of years and only now people have started to see them.

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Tom Next says...
4:01pm Fri 9 Jul 10

She looks really shocked in that photo. Nicely posed.

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It's Me again ! says...
7:49pm Fri 9 Jul 10

Make Life wrote:
right, 15minutes of fame now up for you. whos next to come up with a story?
LOL couldn't agree more

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Locked and Loaded says...
9:02pm Fri 9 Jul 10

"When her husband returned home, Mrs Miles told him what had happened and he immediately went to tell the neighbours to be careful."

He told them to watch out as my old lady is on the gear, and she's tripping.

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It's Me again ! says...
10:09pm Fri 9 Jul 10

and someone should really grow a fringe too

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Irwin says...
12:23pm Sat 10 Jul 10

Bet the fox was scared.

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casper999 says...
12:48pm Sat 10 Jul 10

Whatever you do, DONT look at the kids eyes, like something out of the omen.. creepy

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angel49 says...
11:18pm Sat 10 Jul 10

Irwin wrote:
Bet the fox was scared.
Made me lol, thats why it ran away, I know I would coming face to face with Damien and his Mum!

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GODUPERE2 says...
9:57am Mon 12 Jul 10

In my younger days after a friday night on the pull, I woke up sat morning and often found a fox in me bedroom!!!!

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RLSC says...
10:10am Sat 17 Jul 10

What extraordinary comments. I think it is perfectly appropriate to report this following earlier incidents. I should imagine it was a terrifying experience and wonder if the people responding are parents themselves? I am all for freedom of speech but blatant abuse and bigotry is frankly offensive. Some of these posters should be ashamed of themselves. There is definitely a problem locally with the amount of foxes in the area. Anyone with an ounce of observation can see this and perhaps this article serves as a warning just to be vigilant. No one is suggesting a witch hunt here!

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