Taichung Classroom Air Conditioner Outdoor Unit Nestled by Hornets, Boy Stung While Cleaning Sent to Hospital

(Central News Agency, Taichung, June 22) A 10-year-old boy at an elementary school in Taichung City's East District was stung by hornets during morning cleaning this morning. He was conscious and sent to the hospital, then taken home by his parents to rest. Upon investigation, the nest was found to be built under an air conditioner outdoor unit and has since been removed.

The Taichung City Fire Bureau received a report at 7:45 AM of a stinging incident on Jinhua Road in the East District and dispatched personnel to the scene. Upon arrival, rescuers found that a 10-year-old boy had been stung on the top of his head and his left finger. The sting sites were painful, but he was conscious and was sent to the hospital for treatment.

The school told the media that the boy was stung by hornets during morning cleaning. He was immediately sent to the hospital and his parents were notified. He is currently resting at home. The school stated that they regularly monitor the campus environment and will conduct a full campus environmental inspection.

The Taichung City Agriculture Bureau dispatched an outsourced contractor to investigate after receiving the report. Upon investigation, the nest was found to be built under an air conditioner outdoor unit and has now been removed. Preliminary investigations indicate the species is the Asian giant hornet, a common species in urban and suburban areas.

The Taichung City Agriculture Bureau reminds the public that summer and autumn are peak seasons for hornets. If you discover a hornet's nest, remain calm and leave quickly. If you are unfortunately attacked by a swarm of hornets, protect your head with clothing and adopt a low posture to quickly escape. If you find a hornet's nest, you can call 1999 to report it, and the Agriculture Bureau will arrange for an outsourced contractor to handle it. If you are stung by hornets, call 119 immediately and seek medical attention as soon as possible. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150622

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