What actually happens is that the first foxhound to reach a fox kills it by breaking its neck.

ECONOMIST: Hounded

Skelton has made a remarkable comeback after breaking his neck four years ago to take part in the Games.

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The good news for human firefighters is that at least a few of their traditional tasks still remain beyond the robosnake's capabilities -- well, until it's able to climb a tree and rescue a stranded cat without breaking its neck, that is.

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