It appears as though a fox has become a bit of a nuisance in the Topsail Beach area after becoming accustomed to people.
The fox has been hanging around in the CBS area and officials are working to capture the creature and relocate it to a more remote spot.
Conservation officials advise people not to feed wildlife and ask people who live near wooded areas to properly secure garbage, so as not to attract animals.
They also ask pet owners to keep their animals indoors, or on a leash or kept in a fenced enclosure when outdoors.