Bear Security

During one of our weekly section meetings at the nuclear power plant, Ludka read out a corporate announcement stating that the modifications to the security fence surrounding the plant were finally complete.

This multi-million dollar project incorporated state of the art technology into the fence.

Ludka said the exact upgrades were not detailed in the announcement due to security reasons but we had all heard the rumours; wherever the fence was touched, cameras zeroed in on the location. Heat signature equipment and security microphones, combined with the camera, sent data to a high-tech computer that could instantly analyze to determine what the risk was, if any. Also, if the fence was ever cut, the technology in the fence itself would allow the security team to know instantly where the breach was.

All the latest in technological devices were included in the design of the fence. It was no wonder that it had a multi-million dollar budget.

We were all impressed. Of course, anything technology related is a big hit in a room full of engineers.

Ludka then went on to read the next announcement. "Be careful when walking outside as a large bear was spotted recently on-site…” she began.

I raised my hand, interrupting her..."How did a bear get onto the grounds?"

"What do you mean, Max?" she asked with a sigh.

"Well, with the new security fence installed, how did a large bear, probably weighing a tonne or more get on-site?"

"Oh, that's easy", she said, happy to know the answer. "The fence doesn't go all the way around the property.”