Gwangju Seobu Fire Department Promotes 'Bee Sting Accident Prevention Measures'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Western Fire Station announced on the 31st that it plans to implement preventive measures against a sharp increase in bee sting accidents expected due to grass cutting, ancestral rites, and autumn hiking before Chuseok.

According to statistics from the Fire Agency, the average number of bee sting accidents over the past three years is 5,428 cases (27 deaths, 4,453 injuries), of which 1,827 cases (34.8%) occurred intensively during the 30 days before Chuseok.

Bee sting accidents surge in July and occur most frequently in August and September. This is closely related to the life cycle of hornet species, whose activity increases and population rapidly grows due to rising temperatures.

Accordingly, the Western Fire Station will prepare for bee sting accidents by ▲ securing emergency treatment supplies in advance ▲ utilizing the 119 on-site support mobile system ▲ strengthening patrols and campaigns at major hiking trails and ancestral rite/grass cutting sites ▲ and preventing bee sting accidents through cooperation with related organizations.

A fire official urged, “When hiking for ancestral rites or grass cutting, please refrain from using perfumes, cosmetics, and other items that may provoke bees. If you come into contact with a beehive, cover your head and quickly move more than 20 meters away, then report to 119.”

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