Man dies after bee swarm attack at Sheffield estate
The swarm is believed to have been disturbed by construction machinery.
A man died after reportedly being stung multiple times by a swarm of bees at an estate in Sheffield this afternoon, November 12.
Preliminary reports indicate that a TLB working on site disturbed a swarm of wild bees, which then attacked a man believed to be the operator’s foreman.
The man reportedly fled to his vehicle to escape the swarm, but the bees continued to sting him.
The Courier understands that a neighbour alerted estate management. IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics rushed to the scene but found the man unresponsive. He was declared dead at the scene.
While the exact cause of death has not been confirmed, IPSS Medical Rescue spokesperson Samantha Meyrick said the sheer number of stings was likely too much for the man to survive.
Local beekeeper Ken Davidson, who also responded, commended IPSS Security and IPSS Medical Rescue for their efforts, as well as the effectiveness of the Ballito SOS Emergencies WhatsApp group.
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