Public Advisory: Residents Reminded to Stop Feeding Wild Foxes

The article reports that a recent Arctic fox killed near Nain tested positive for rabies, confirmed by the Provincial Government with the test result coming from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. It notes past rabies cases in the region and advises residents to avoid and report affected animals, vaccinate pets, and seek medical treatment if contact…

The article notes that polar bears are increasingly present along the Northern Peninsula and coastal Labrador as they search for food, leading to sightings such as the one captured by Kristie Hurley in St. Anthony. It also references a prior public advisory from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, which urged residents to keep a safe…

The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands asks residents to stop feeding or handling wild foxes, stating it is a public safety hazard that could lead to euthanizing the animals. It notes that feeding wildlife can cause loss of fear of humans, harm animal health, and that aggressive or nuisance wildlife should be reported to Forestry and Wildlife…