EPA, CHAMILA KARUNARATHNE

The fact that bears live in Vidzeme region is confirmed by the cameras recorded at animal feeders, and many Vidzeme residents have also seen the forest dweller or his tracks themselves, as well as seeing the results of bear visits to beehives.

Arturs Vīksne, the owner of the "Krogdambji" farm in Aloja parish has been protecting his bee colonies, which are located both next to the house and at the edge of the forest, with the help of an electric fence powered by solar panels. 

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