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Unexpected Wasp Attack During Costa Rica Wildlife Work

Vincent was bitten by numerous wasps after kicking a termite mound while setting up camera traps in a Costa Rican conservation area.

Key FactsJul 6, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Vincent leads a wildlife monitoring project using camera traps in remote Costa Rican conservation zones.

During a field survey with park rangers, he impulsively stomped on a fallen termite mound on the forest floor.

This action provoked an aggressive swarm of wasps known locally as congos, which bit him even through his shirt.

Despite the painful incident, the group continued their work, and Vincent earned a nickname referencing the wasp encounter.

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