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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Tamirat Getachew’s apparent ability to tame honey bees has astounded a lot of people in his hometown of Asosa, in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

How does he do it?<\/p>\n

“It’s a gift,” he tells the BBC.<\/p>\n

The 18-year-old allows the insects to swarm his bare chest and head without wearing any kind of protection. Sometimes he’ll even let the bees enter his mouth.<\/p>\n

“I have a special ability to put bees on myself without covering my lips and ears,” he explains.<\/p>\n

It was only five years ago that Mr Tamirat was first introduced to bees.<\/p>\n

“They came and settled on my body as I passed by [the bee farm] and they started paying attention to what I was saying,” he says.<\/p>\n

According to him, he did nothing to draw them in. “They just understand who I am. Bees are like humans to those who approach them.”<\/p>\n

However, his relatives and neighbours were initially concerned. “They were frightened. They warned me not to go near bees as they can be dangerous. However, I was aware of my gift at the time,” Mr Tamirat says.<\/p>\n

They eventually discovered he has a special bond with the honey bee.<\/p>\n

His actions are highly unusual in the neighbourhood. Bee farmers typically harvest honey at night to prevent bee stings, particularly in rural parts of Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that bee stings can be lethal.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mozambique<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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