The White House was the scene of high drama when an unexpected intruder had a close-up encounter with the American emblem of power. It wasn’t a foreign spy or drone but a large, aggressive fox that had wreaked havoc on the grounds for weeks. Despite previous attempts to capture, the audacious animal continued to elude traps, even biting a member of the Secret Service in its escapades.
Between navigating the press pack, Secret Service agents, and a buzzy swarm of government workers, the clever fox had been using cunning maneuvers to dodge capture, adding to its legend around the White House. Finally, after days of outfoxing Secret Service agents, the intruder was captured, bringing an end to its wild run in one of the world’s most secure properties. The sly fox’s capture was humorous relief to the normally serious matters of national security, providing a sense of collective accomplishment as well as a few tales to tell for those on duty.
