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43 hospitalized after bee swarm attack in Tagum City park

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ABS-CBN News

Park visitors were seen fleeing the Energy Park in Tagum City, Davao del Norte, on Wednesday afternoon following a reported swarm attack by native honey bees.Forty-three individuals were brought to the Davao Regional Medical Center after being stung by bees near the &quot;I Love Tagum&quot; display in the park.According to the Tagum City Government, 39 of the patients have already been discharged, while 4 are still recovering at the hospital.&quot;The City Mayor&#x27;s Office also sent personnel to ensure that the patients receive proper medical care and assistance for them and their families,&quot; the local government said in a release.Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the bee attack. However, some witnesses reported that an individual disturbed a bee hive, which led to the incident.&quot;We urge the public not to disturb or harm any beehive or wildlife they encounter and to report it to the authorities instead,&quot; the local government unit said.In response to the incident, trained beekeepers from the City Agriculture Office conducted fogging operations inside the park to control the swarm.The park continued its regular operating hours following the incident.

Witnesses reported that an individual disturbed a bee hive, which led to the incident.

Witnesses reported that an individual disturbed a bee hive, which led to the incident.