In Canada, Internet access was lost due to beavers gnawing a fiber optic cable

In a statement, Telus spokeswoman Liz Sauvé wrote that beavers had bitten through a fiber optic cable in

several places.As a result, the Internet went out for Tumbler Ridge residents around 4 a.m. Saturday. A company spokeswoman said employees were "very sorry" but seemed to recognize the humor of the strange situation. Speaking to CBC, Sauvé called the fiasco "a very unusual and unique turn of events in Canada." Let us remind you that the beaver is one of the national symbols of the country, combining hard work, peacefulness and business entrepreneurship. Since the 18th century, it has been considered a symbol of the country along with the maple leaf, but lost to the latter the right to represent the country on the state flag and coat of arms. Images of beavers can be found on the coats of arms of Toronto and Montreal.

Looks like the beavers were looking for materials to buildyour home. A photograph taken on site shows that they were using fiber-marking tape, usually buried several feet underground as part of their dam, CBC reported.

Submitted by Telus

The company said it has fully restoredwork around 15:30 Pacific time on Sunday (2:00 Moscow time, Monday). However, the provider warned that cell service in the area will likely be spotty until the cable is fully repaired. 

Tumblr Ridge is a municipality in northeastern British Columbia with a population of about 2,000.

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