A London woman was left baffled after a fox entered her back garden at 4am dragging a bag of stolen Yorkshire puddings. The bizarre encounter, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media.
Fox's midnight snack theft caught on camera
Ranvia Johal, a Londoner, was woken in the early hours when she spotted a fox running around her garden. To her astonishment, the fox was carrying a transparent plastic bag stuffed with Yorkshire puddings. The footage shows the fox dropping several puddings as it dragged the bag across the lawn, then sniffing them before tearing the bag apart.
Johal shared the clip on TikTok with the caption: "If anyone is mysteriously missing a bag of large Yorkshire puddings, then no worries because fantastic Mr Fox dragged them into my back garden at 4am last night." The video quickly racked up hundreds of thousands of views within days.
Viewers react to the unusual heist
Social media users found the incident both amusing and quintessentially British. One commenter joked: "Imagine if you hadn't witnessed this and just woke up to Yorkshire puddings scattered across your garden." Another said: "It's like the Easter Bunny but from Yorkshire." A third added: "They'd be ever so dry. I would have hopped up and made him some Bisto." A fourth confessed: "This is the most British thing I've ever seen."
Foxes in London: a common sight
Foxes are a common sight in the capital, with an estimated population of around 10,000 red foxes. Summer months bring young cubs that can cause havoc in parks and gardens. While adult foxes often come and go unnoticed, cubs may leave behind surprises for residents to discover.
How to keep foxes out of your garden
The RSPCA advises coexisting peacefully with foxes, as they are primarily nocturnal and avoid human contact. However, for those who prefer not to share their garden, the charity recommends removing food sources such as bird feeders, protecting fruit and vegetable patches with fencing or weld-mesh, and securing bins and composters. Pets like rabbits should be kept indoors or in secure enclosures with solid roofs and floors.
