Over 150 attacked by wasps in Sigiriya

Chaminda Perera

COLOMBO: Over two hundred fifty persons including tourists visiting the Sigiriya frescoes were attacked by wasps yesterday and 86 were admitted to the Sigiriya Government Hospital, the Sigiriya Police said.

The prevailing hot and windy climate and disturbances caused by the shouting of visitors have led to the warps attack from inside the caves.

Sigiriya Police sources said eight persons were transferred to the Dambulla Base Hospital for further treatment while others have been discharged after treatment.

Dambulla Hospital sources confirmed that they have admitted eight persons attacked by wasps, but had discharged them last evening.