'Arctic fox' escapes from address in Fleetwood

Police have launched an appeal after receiving a report that an animal, allegedly an arctic fox, escaped from an address in Radcliffe Road at around 7pm yesterday (October 26).

Officers have warned anyone who sees the animal not to approach it and to report any sightings to police by calling 101, quoting log number LC-20201027-0419.

You can also report any sightings to the Wyre Council Environmental Team.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We have had a report that an animal believed to be an arctic fox has escaped from an address on Radcliffe Rd, Fleetwood last night at around 7pm.

"If you see this animal please DO NOT approach it."

Facts about arctic foxes

The arctic fox is an incredibly hardy animal that can survive frigid Arctic temperatures as low as -50C, according to National Geographic.They have white coats that act as very effective winter camouflage. When the seasons change, the fox's coat turns as well, adopting a brown or grey appearance that provides cover among the summer tundra's rocks and plants.

This helps them to effectively hunt rodents, birds, and even fish. In winter, when prey is scarce, arctic foxes will follow polar bears to eat any leftover scraps from its kills.

Foxes will also eat vegetables when they are available.

Like a cat's, its thick tail aids its balance. But for an arctic fox the tail is especially useful as warm cover in cold weather.

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