FOXES are being blamed for digging up ancient bones at a city cemetery.
Residents living near Rosebank Cemetery, in Pilrig, discovered the gruesome damage while walking there at the weekend.
The city council said it was aware of the damage, and that its pest control team was monitoring the situation. However it is illegal to kill foxes by poisoning or snares.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said he was shocked to see bones lying around.
"We found a massive pile of sand and earth, and there were a couple of vertebrae and other bones lying there.
"It wasn't a nice sight to see. It looked quite eerie – it sent a shiver down my spine. It was one of the older graves from the 1860s that was affected.
"I think the council need to do something about it, although I know it can be difficult to keep foxes out."
Although the bones appeared to have been cleared away yesterday, a large fox hole and pile of earth were clearly visible next to one grave. Council workmen in the cemetery said the problem had been going on for several weeks.
Harald Tobermann, a committee member of Pilrig Residents' Association, said many people had complained about foxes in streets and gardens in the area.
Residents living near Rosebank Cemetery, in Pilrig, discovered the gruesome damage while walking there at the weekend.
The city council said it was aware of the damage, and that its pest control team was monitoring the situation. However it is illegal to kill foxes by poisoning or snares.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said he was shocked to see bones lying around.
"We found a massive pile of sand and earth, and there were a couple of vertebrae and other bones lying there.
"It wasn't a nice sight to see. It looked quite eerie – it sent a shiver down my spine. It was one of the older graves from the 1860s that was affected.
"I think the council need to do something about it, although I know it can be difficult to keep foxes out."
Although the bones appeared to have been cleared away yesterday, a large fox hole and pile of earth were clearly visible next to one grave. Council workmen in the cemetery said the problem had been going on for several weeks.
Harald Tobermann, a committee member of Pilrig Residents' Association, said many people had complained about foxes in streets and gardens in the area.
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