HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-15 Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala Closed due to Swarming Bees -- press release
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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October 15, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala Closed due to Swarming Bees
Hawai‘i County Civil Defense issued the following beach closure message at 5:00 p.m.:
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation has closed
Spencer Beach Park in North Kohala. The closure is necessary to protect
individuals from swarming bees after a large keawe tree collapsed in the
park.
Due to the closure, the following advisories are in effect:
The park is closed to all day-use activity;
Camping permits are cancelled until further notice.
You will be informed of any changes that may affect your safety.
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