{"id":53382,"date":"2022-09-28T06:02:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T04:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/table-view-residents-pointing-finger-at-rapid-construction-for-wild-fox-siting-20220928-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T20:40:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T18:40:50","slug":"table-view-residents-pointing-finger-at-rapid-construction-for-wild-fox-siting-20220928-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/table-view-residents-pointing-finger-at-rapid-construction-for-wild-fox-siting-20220928-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Table View residents pointing finger at rapid construction for wild fox siting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a wild Cape fox was spotted in the Table View area last week, residents are pointing the finger at builders disrupting the animals\u2019 natural habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to some witnesses, the fox, which was seen close to the Table Bay Nature Reserve, ran in the direction of Sunset Beach on Wednesday as many stopped in their tracks to view the rare sighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resident and animal lover Jade Faro says normally wild animals will emerge when there had been a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLike the blaze at the Table View Vlei in June this year, but obviously this is different. Everywhere we look in our area apartment complexes or roads are being constructed. This can also contribute to wild animals leaving their natural habitat to look for a peaceful place elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have to do our bit to protect these animals. The City and building companies are aware that we are surrounded by nature reserves. They should check the areas for any animals before continuing with their building and road plans,\u201d Faro says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other animal lovers say this is a very special sighting for the area as foxes are generally not spotted during the day as they are nocturnal species, and are rarely found in urban spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Report wildlife sightings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The City of Cape Town says it is believed that the healthy Cape fox was probably exploring the protected corridors in the Table Bay Nature Reserve the night before and found itself in unfamiliar territory during the day time, which might have caused the animal to take evasive action through the urban area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe animal has not been seen since Wednesday afternoon, 21 September, which is a very positive sign, indicating it probably found its way back to safety in the nature reserve. We urge the public to please report interesting wildlife sightings to the local nature reserve. The residents must please include a picture of the animal to assist with identification and for record keeping on our biodiversity database. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor trapped or injured animals, residents can contact the local nature reserve or the SPCA\u2019s Cape of Good Hope wildlife unit for assistance,\u201d says the City\u2019s Deputy Mayor and Mayco member for spatial planning and environment, Eddie Andrews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A resident, Jean Diedericks, says the fox came out of nowhere, but he was too late to take a photo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had no idea we had foxes in the area. Now my peaceful nights may not be so peaceful anymore,\u201d he says jokingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others took to social media to share their experience and voice opinions on the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanccob can be contacted for assistance with injured seabirds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe need to be mindful that we are not the only creatures utilising our beautiful city spaces, especially areas close to protected areas and corridors. Although they are not often seen, we share these areas with special wildlife. The public is advised to never approach, feed, capture or keep any wildlife. This is against the law; also, there are trained staff mandated to attend to any animal in distress,\u201d says Andrews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who to contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below is a list of useful contact numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n