Michoacan /
Ten adults and seven minors were attacked by a swarm of bees when they were on an excursion in the mountains of Zamora, Michoacan.
The events took place at Cerro de la Beata, where the group of people were hiking; When suddenly, near the area known as hermit’s cave, a swarm of bees attacked the hikers.
Stung and trapped: What happened to them?
People in a desperate attempt to avoid being bitten, They took shelter inside the cave where they were trapped inside.
The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 22, when the hikers called the emergency number for support.
After receiving the alert, Civil Protection, Firefighters, Red Cross and police teams immediately activated a rescue operation on the road. Zamora-Tangancícuarowhere they set up a command post.
How were they rescued?
In addition, a group of uniformed officers went to the area with specialized equipment; They included drones to advance from the air with the identification of the emergency situation.
Once they established a safe exit for the hikers, They were evacuated and descended to the checkpoint.
Already at the scene of the crime, Paramedics treated some people who had suffered bites, but their health was not compromised and after medical evaluation it was determined that none of them required hospitalization.
Local authorities have issued a recommendation to those visiting nature areas in the area, suggesting that they take additional precautions and notify the Civil Protection authorities before undertaking any excursion
THE DATA
What is a honeycomb?
A honeycomb is hexagonal because of the curious way in which they are created. Specifically, it is the cells of the honeycomb that are hexagonal in shape. This is because the bees begin to create spheres from the production of wax. This substance is produced by them with glands that they have in their abdomen. Later, these spheres join together and deform, creating hexagonal shapes that make much better use of space. The result is a strong and firm structure that protects them from the outside. The architecture of a honeycomb is so interesting that it is common to see some drawing of honeycombs. It has a characteristic geometry and generates a unique pattern that takes you directly to the bees.
What to do if you see a beehive?
The Zapopan government shared an infographic on what to do if you see a beehive. These were the recommendations:
“If you see a swarm of bees at risk, do not try to remove it yourself or destroy it, as you put your safety, that of the people around you, and that of the insects themselves at risk.”
In light of this, the agency recommends taking a photo of the swarm and asking for help from your entity’s emergency services, to whom you must provide the address where the bees are located, including the street intersection and colony.
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