Australia Victoria - Man attacked by swarm of bees
Man attacked by swarm of bees
A MAN was stung more than 40 times by a swarm of bees he disturbed when he slashed through a blackberry patch today.
The 39-year-old garden contractor was slashing grass at a property in Healesville, Victoria, when he was attacked, the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Leader reported.
"The man had been using a slashing machine on the back of a tractor, when he cut through a blackberry bush, disturbing the bees,’’ said intensive care paramedic Ashley Jackson.
"He tried to drive away, and then ran along the road to escape the bees, and estimates he was stung at least 40 times.
"The first ambulance crew removed five stings from his face but they were also all through his hair.’’
Mr Jackson said the victim was in considerable pain, and was also given medication to assist with his breathing.