Gwangju Nambu Fire Department Urges Caution Against Bee Stings During Chuseok Grave Mowing

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Southern Fire Station has urged special caution to prevent bee sting accidents during grass cutting and ancestral grave visits ahead of Chuseok.

According to statistics from the Fire Agency, an average of 5,248 bee sting accidents have occurred over the past three years, with 1,827 cases (34.8%) concentrated within the 30 days before Chuseok.

Additionally, among the 27 deaths caused by bee stings in the past three years, 15 (56%) occurred in the mountains, and 11 (41%) happened during grass cutting or hiking.

In particular, following this year's heavy rains, the number of people visiting the mountains for grass cutting, ancestral grave visits, and hiking during the holidays before Chuseok has increased, and bee sting accidents are expected to rise.

A fire official emphasized on the 5th, "During grass cutting and ancestral grave visits, please ▲ refrain from using substances that cause strong scents such as perfumes or cosmetics ▲ wear bright-colored clothes rather than dark-colored ones ▲ lower your posture and slowly move to another place if you spot bees."

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