Wasp attack in Sigiriya: 20 hospitalized

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At least twenty persons inclduing two children and two Greek nationals have been injured after they were stung by a swarm of wasps close to the Lion’s Paw (Sinha Padaya) in Sigiriya this morning, police said.

The wounded persons have been admitted to the Sigiriya Hospital for treatment.

Tourists and locals visiting Sigiriya have been attacked by wasps on several previous occasions while entrance to the rock. (Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa)

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Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 04 July 2012 10:19 AM

This has become a regular breaking news. Everyone says that MR cn solve any problems, why not leave this matter also unto him for a fruitful solution. We will wait and see how he congtrols the wraps.

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amarathunga Chandika Wednesday, 04 July 2012 11:08 AM

Health Minister should order some special oil to be applied before they climb. Hon Mithiripala Sirisena its over to you.

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Grammar policeman Wednesday, 04 July 2012 11:09 AM

Are these wasps or giant honey bees? Last week I read it was the latter.

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lee Wednesday, 04 July 2012 12:11 PM

why cant they be cleansed from the site? They may have been "groomed" by the kings for the defense purposes but the rock is no longer a citadel of Kashyap but a tourist destination where 100's of people including women and children visit. It is ridiculous not to chase them away for historical or mythical reasons.

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