Taitung Bee Attack Death Toll Rises Amid Rekindled Concerns Over Datan Ecological Reserve.

Recent exploration work in the South Nankan Ecological Conservation Area of Kenting National Park has sparked controversy over safety concerns after a group of hikers encountered a swarm of bees, leaving one female injured and two others missing. The missing hikers were later found, but unfortunately, both were pronounced dead. This incident has once again raised concerns over the management of Kenting National Park.

Kenting National Park is one of Taiwan's most renowned national parks, boasting rich natural resources and unique ecological environments. However, the park's mountain terrain is complex, and the climate is unstable, making it prone to natural disasters. In recent years, the number of visitors to the park has increased steadily, putting pressure on the natural environment. In addition to climate issues, the park's bee swarm problem has also raised concerns. Earlier this year, there was a bee swarm attack incident in the park, resulting in multiple tourists being injured.

In this year's exploration work, three hikers from a hiking association entered the South Nankan Ecological Conservation Area, where they were attacked by a swarm of bees, leaving one female injured and two others missing. The injured female was stranded on a cliff, but fortunately, rescue personnel arrived on time to rescue her. However, the two missing hikers remained unaccounted for.

Rescue personnel searched for the missing hikers throughout the day, and at around 2 pm, they finally found one of them, who was suspected to have suffered severe injuries after falling from the cliff. Due to the complex terrain, rescue personnel were initially unable to pull him up directly. However, with favorable weather conditions, they decided to use a helicopter to lift him up. This decision sparked concerns from the public due to the high risks associated with helicopter operations in such a complex terrain.

The other missing hiker was found to be deceased, and his body was unfortunately left with no signs of life. This incident has raised further concerns over the management of Kenting National Park, and it remains to be seen how the park's management will handle this situation.