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Bee Swarm at Peruvian Hill Ruins Leaves One Dead, Five Injured

Officials warn visitors to take precautions near rural archaeological sites.

Overview

  • A family visiting Cerro Pósope Alto in Pátapo, Lambayeque, encountered a sudden bee swarm near the La Rápida sector.
  • In the rush to flee, at least four people rolled down a steep rocky slope, and Jorge Vásquez Castro, 45, died from the fall.
  • Police and local residents carried out rescues and later recovered the body, then moved survivors to a nearby health center.
  • Five injured people remain under medical observation as authorities evaluate how the incident unfolded.
  • Local authorities urged visitors to watch for hives in wild areas near ruins and to take basic safety steps to prevent similar accidents.