Fox On The Run On Cobourg Beach

In Local

People are worried about the health of a fox that is regularly seen in Victoria Park and beach in Cobourg.

On June 7, 2021, Today’s Northumberland had several reports from people about the fox in the park and along the beach area.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. the fox was around the blue accessibility mat on the beach.

Kevin Low, and his girlfriend Sarah came to enjoy the beach on Monday evening, but when he saw the fox on the beach he tried calling authorities for help.

“We called Sandy Pines Wildlife to try and get somebody down here and nobody would. The municipality won’t, the cops won’t do anything, animal control won’t do anything.”

After going home to grab a small dog cage and towel they attempted to capture it for approximately three hours.

Low and his girlfriend tried to coax the fox with food into a cage several times, but it wouldn’t take the bait.

“Unfortunately it got away.”

The fox doesn’t appear healthy, “it looks like it got hit by a car or mange.

“It definitely doesn’t belong on the beach. There needs to be a trap set up or something. Get it out of the public and away from kids.”

“You just don’t know what it has.”

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Parks Canada Advises Higher Than Normal Water Levels Along Trent-Severn Waterway

Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher-than-normal water levels and flows throughout the Trent–Severn Waterway until further notice

Read More...

Northumberland 89.7 Volunteer of the Year

At their 2026 Annual General Meeting in January, Northumberland 89.7 members voted in favour of establishing a new annual

Read More...

Filming Notice: Murdoch Mysteries Returns June 24-25

(Today's Northumberland file photo) The Town of Cobourg Community Services Division advises residents that CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries will return to

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu