Gwangju Fire Department Urges Caution Against Bee and Snake Accidents Ahead of Chuseok

1,890 Beehive Removals in July and August
Accounted for 22.7% of Life Safety Activities
Strong Cosmetics and Perfumes Should Be Avoided

Photo of beehive removal. Provided by Gwangju City

The Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters has urged citizens to exercise special caution against outdoor activity accidents such as bee stings and snake bites, as the number of people visiting graves and clearing weeds is expected to increase ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

According to the Gwangju Fire and Safety Headquarters on September 18, the number of dispatches for beehive removal and snake capture in Gwangju has increased due to abnormal heat and continued tropical nights during the summer. In fact, out of 8,333 life safety activities carried out in July and August this year, 1,890 were beehive removal dispatches, accounting for 22.7%. During the same period, there were also 61 snake capture dispatches.

Because wasps are sensitive to smells, strong cosmetics or perfumes can attract them and should be avoided. Wearing white clothing and a wide-brimmed hat can also help ensure safety.

To prevent snake bites, it is important to avoid walking barefoot or wearing sandals in grassy areas, and to be especially cautious when walking near ponds where amphibians such as frogs live.

Kim Heecheol, head of the 119 Response Division, stated, "Bee stings and snake bites can be life-threatening, so it is important to call 119 immediately and receive professional medical treatment. As outdoor activities such as grave visits and weed clearing increase during Chuseok, following safety guidelines is more important than ever."

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