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A nearly one-metre-long beehive has been spotted in a tree at a Bukit Batok HDB estate, sparking safety concerns among residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The beehive was found on a tree-lined lawn near the roadside junction of Bukit Batok West Avenue 2 and Avenue 4, next to Block 319, according to Shin Min Daily News.<\/p>\n
One resident, who wished to be known only as Guo, said a bee measuring about 1.5cm landed on his clothes while he was walking past the area on Friday (Sept 11).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The warehouse worker said he was surprised by the size of the hive. He said the hive was located along a route frequently used by residents and expressed concern that passers-by could be stung.<\/p>\n
A Shin Min reporter observed that the hive was situated about two storeys above the ground and attached to a tree branch. Bees were seen flying around it.<\/p>\n
Another resident of Block 319, surnamed Chen, said he had noticed one or two small bees around his home about three weeks ago but did not think much of it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Now that I see how big the beehive is, I’m really worried that if it’s windy or rainy, the bees inside will be disturbed and fly out, which would be terrible,” said the 37-year-old.<\/p>\n
He added that he normally walks past the area on his way to the bus stop, but will now take a detour because of the hive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A third resident, surnamed Liu, 50, said this was not the first time a beehive had been spotted in the area.<\/p>\n
“It may be because there are large forests nearby. I saw beehives in the vicinity when I moved here 20 years ago,” she said.<\/p>\n
On Aug 30, Shin Min reported on another beehive located about 350 metres away from the latest sighting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to residents there, this other hive was estimated to contain around 1,000 bees before it was subsequently removed by the authorities.<\/p>\n
AsiaOne has reached out to Jurong-Clementi-Bukit Batok Town Council for comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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