In a recent incident at Juba International Airport in South Sudan, a herd of goats wandered onto the runway, causing significant disruption.
The situation escalated when an Ethiopian Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing to avoid the animals.
This event has raised serious concerns about airport security and the effectiveness of measures to prevent such occurrences.
Following the incident, airport authorities detained several goats that had strayed onto the tarmac. The owner of nine of these goats was located and cautioned to keep her animals restrained.
However, other goats remained in detention as their owners had not come forward.
This situation has sparked public outrage, with many criticizing the Civil Aviation Authority for negligence and demanding reforms to enhance airport security.
This incident is not isolated. Similar events have occurred at other airports worldwide, highlighting the challenges of managing wildlife and stray animals in and around airport premises.
For instance, in 2016, a Bhutan Airlines flight had to abort its landing at Kathmandu International Airport after a goat appeared on the runway.
Such occurrences underscore the need for effective wildlife management strategies to ensure the safety and efficiency of airport operations.
