Zim GBC News | Harare Correspondent
Harare Gardens has reopened to the public after a fatal bee attack on Sunday evening claimed one life, prompting the City of Harare to temporarily close the popular park.
In a statement, the City Health Department’s Environmental Health – Pest Control Section confirmed that a swarm of bees had taken shelter in a tree stump within the park, leading to the tragic incident.
“Unfortunately, one person was attacked and fatally injured before the City’s emergency response team was alerted and intervened,” the department stated.
Following the emergency, pest control specialists from Beatrice Infectious Diseases Hospital were dispatched to the scene. The City confirmed that “the bees were safely and professionally removed and that all affected areas had been inspected and declared safe.”
The municipality has since assured residents that the park is now secure for public use.
“Harare Gardens is now safe and open to the public. Normal activities may continue as usual,” the City said in its statement. It described the bee swarm as a transient group and emphasized that the City “does not maintain bee colonies in its parks,” classifying the event as an isolated occurrence.
The City of Harare extended its condolences to the family of the deceased, whose identity has not been disclosed, and reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring public spaces to prevent similar incidents. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant while using the park.
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