As the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations from around the world gather in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada for the G7 summit, security authorities are making every effort to protect the leaders from the region's 'notorious' wildlife.
On the 17th, Yonhap News, citing the British daily The Guardian, reported that Alberta authorities have installed fences at least 2 meters high stretching for several kilometers around the summit venue.
On the 16th, at the Canmore Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Alberta, Canada, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) gathered for a group photo. Photo by AFP Yonhap News
This is in preparation for the summit, which is being held over two days starting on the 16th in the Kananaskis region of Alberta, Canada. The Guardian also reported that electric fences have been installed in areas where wildlife frequently appear.
This measure was taken because Kananaskis is known for its diverse wildlife habitats. The area is home to apex predators such as gray bears, moose, cougars, wolves, and black bears. While these animals generally avoid humans, mother bears with cubs have been known to attack people.
The Guardian noted that while animals usually avoid humans and tend to flee first, there are frequent cases of mother bears with cubs attacking people.
The Alberta Minister of Public Safety told the Canadian media outlet The Globe and Mail that a 'comprehensive wildlife deterrence strategy' is being implemented for the gathering of world leaders.
In fact, in September 2023, two campers were killed in a bear attack in Banff National Park, Alberta. The so-called 'grizzly,' or gray bear, is the top predator in the North American ecosystem and is notorious for its large size and aggressive temperament.
At the time, according to Canadian National Park authorities, there were about 690 gray bears living in Alberta, with 65 of them confirmed to inhabit Banff National Park. Following the incident, Canadian National Park authorities announced that certain areas within Banff National Park where gray bears are frequently sighted had been closed.
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