Bee swarm attack leaves man in hospital during routine grass cutting in Cottonlands, KZN
64-year-old survives swarm attack while cutting grass in Cottonlands.
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A routine morning of grass cutting turned dangerous in Cottonlands, KwaZulu-Natal, when a 64-year-old man accidentally disturbed a bee hive and was left battling a swarm of stings across his body.
Swift response by Reaction Unit South Africa prevented serious injury after a bee attack.
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The incident on Tuesday, November 4, left the man with multiple stings across his face and body. Concerned residents immediately contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 8.24am, reporting that the man had become unresponsive.
What started as a routine morning of grass cutting ended in a harrowing bee attack.
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RUSA Officers and Paramedics were dispatched without delay. On arrival, they found the man conscious but severely stung. In a bid to avoid further attacks, he had played dead. With the assistance of a local resident, the responders safely removed him from the swarm.
The man received emergency treatment on-site before being transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further medical care. Authorities reminded the public to exercise caution when working near potential bee hives and to seek immediate help in case of a severe bee attack.
Safety Tip: Avoid disturbing hives, wear protective clothing when working outdoors, and keep antihistamines or an epinephrine auto-injector nearby if you are allergic.