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Signal Hill foxes to be relocated by Parks Canada

Parks Canada staff will be closing Signal Hill early Thursday morning to remove foxes frequently spotted at the site.
One of the foxes frequently spotted in the Signal Hill area. (Photo courtesy Alick Tsui)

A couple of foxes regularly spotted by visitors on Signal Hill in St. John's will soon discover themselves in a new home, after they arerelocated by Parks Canada staff.

Crews will be closing Signal Hill to public earlyThursday morning to remove the foxes frequently spotted at the site.

In a release on Wednesday, Parks Canada said itwill close the hill from 6-9 a.m. to "carry out humane wildlife removal and relocation operations."

Vehicles will not be allowed to access the uppermost parking lot, but visitors will still be able to park near the Visitor Centre.