Posted by Robert Dilley on March 21, 2006 at 04:08:42 from 216.211.66.173 user rdilley.
In Reply to: Polar bears and life jackets posted by Prue Eckett on March 20, 2006 at 00:56:01:
Quite likely the area where the polar bear went wandering was common land (almost certainly, as the sheep was marked -- unnecessary if it was on enclosed private land).
Any attempt to erect a fence would have met with fierce opposition, unless all the common-right holders agreed that it was necessary. I imagine Mr Dixon would not think it worth the effort of trying.