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Organizational Challenges and Emergency Response to a Massive Bee Attack on an Isolated Island in French Guiana
Julien Marlier1, Rémi Mutricy1, Hatem Kallel2
1Emergency Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Guyane, Cayenne, Guyane Française, France.
Introduction:
In 2023, close to Cayenne, French Guiana, a significant attack by africanized honey bees struck a group of 35 tourists on an isolated island, with no available means of rescue.
Event Description:
The incident resulted in 1 death, 2 critical emergencies, 6 moderate emergencies, and a total of 11 emergency room admissions, involving both adults and children.
Discussion:
Analysis of challenges encountered that day, particularly in aerial and nautical operations, will help improve our emergency response and healthcare systems in our overseas territories.
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