Denmark Tells Tourists To Stare Down Wolves And Put Up “Maximum Resistance” In Viral Advice
- The Municipality of Varde and Visit Vesterhavet recently distributed flyers in tourist offices advising visitors on proper conduct if they encounter a wolf.
- Wolves are slowly repopulating Denmark after a 200-year absence, with the Natural History Museum of Aarhus recording 49 wolves in the country this year.
- Several incidents in Oksb and Vejers indicated that "at least one young wolf is exhibiting significantly reduced shyness and approach behaviour towards humans," said The Danish Centre.
- Flyers distributed in Varde advise tourists to "show dominance" and "maintain eye contact" during encounters; authorities have warned to show "maximum resistance" if attacked.
- Wolf populations in Europe have been downgraded from "strictly protected" to "protected" status under European law, allowing authorities greater flexibility to manage populations.
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Danish authorities issue warning after increased wolf activity around humans
The Danish government has warned tourists to show “maximum resistance” in the event of a wolf encounter following increased activity involving a young wolf around humans. Flyers have been distributed in the Municipality of Varde containing government-issued advice urging tourists to “show dominance” and “maintain eye contact” if they encounter a wolf. “There have been no wolf attacks on people in Denmark, but should it happen, you must defend yo…
Denmark Tells Tourists To Stare Down Wolves And Put Up “Maximum Resistance” In Viral Advice
[Image: FACE / Facebook] Denmark has found a way to make a summer holiday sound like a survival briefing by advising tourists who encounter wolves to stand still, make eye contact, and if things go properly sideways, put up “maximum resistance” with whatever blunt object is available. Sound like good advice for anyone hiking along Table Mountain National Park lately as well. According to The Guardian, Danish authorities have been telling tourist…
Staying still or looking them in the eye are some of the tips highlighted by the country's authorities
Tourists in Varde Municipality should have a better opportunity to know what to do if they encounter a wolf. That is why official recommendations are now being distributed at tourist sites.
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