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6 tourists were stung by bees at Wulai Waterfall viewing platform and sent to hospital
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6 tourists were stung by bees at Wulai Waterfall viewing platform and sent to hospital

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  • Six tourists were stung by bees on the waterfall viewing platform in Wulai District, New Taipei City at about 12 noon today.
  • The fire department dispatched two fire trucks, three ambulances and 17 firefighters to the rescue.
  • All six people were slightly injured and were sent to Xindian Farming and Xindian and Tzu Chi Hospital for treatment.

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Six tourists were stung by bees on the waterfall viewing platform in Wulai District, New Taipei City at about 12 noon today. After receiving the report, the fire department dispatched 2 fire trucks, 3 ambulances and 17 firefighters to the rescue. All 6 people were slightly injured and sent to the hospital for treatment. The scene was cordoned off and the Animal Protection Department was notified to remove the bees.

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People were stung by bees on the viewing platform of Wulai Falls in New Taipei. The fire department immediately dispatched two fire trucks, three ambulances and 17 firefighters to the rescue. After arriving at the scene, it was found that 6 tourists had been stung by bees. Fortunately, they were all slightly injured. The injured were then sent to Xindian Gengxin, Xindian and Tzu Chi Hospital for treatment. (Photo by reporter Lu Yunfeng)

At about 12 noon today at the Wulai Waterfall viewing platform in New Taipei City, it was reported that six tourists were stung by bees. The fire department was informed and dispatched several police officers to the rescue. After arriving at the scene, fortunately, all six people were slightly injured and were immediately sent to the hospital for treatment. The scene was cordoned off and personnel from the Animal Protection Department were notified to come and remove the bees.

The New Taipei City Fire Department received a report at 12:14 noon today that people were stung by bees on the waterfall viewing platform in Wulai District. They immediately dispatched 2 fire trucks, 3 ambulances and 17 firefighters to the rescue. After arriving at the scene, it was found that 6 tourists had been stung by bees. Fortunately, they were all slightly injured. The injured were then sent to Xindian Gengxin, Xindian and Tzu Chi Hospital for treatment.

The police pointed out that the six injured tourists were not members of the same hiking group. They had cordoned off the site and notified Animal Protection Department personnel to come and remove the beehives.

At about 12 noon today at the Wulai Waterfall viewing platform in New Taipei City, it was reported that six tourists were stung by bees. The fire department was informed and dispatched several police officers to the rescue. After arriving at the scene, fortunately, all six people were slightly injured. (Photo by reporter Lu Yunfeng)

Open Questions

  • Will the viewing platform be reopened after the honeycomb removal?
  • Are the 6 tourists in the same group?
  • Specific causes of bee stings and bee species

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Topicsbee stingNew Taipei City Fire Departmenttouristsanimal protection department
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