California man survives over 200 bee stings with help from firefighters
The situation was like the worst nightmare for a resident of California. A swarm of bees attacked a man, stinging him over 200 times. Doctors have no doubt that a miracle occurred because the unfortunate man did not die from the insect attack. Firefighters saved him.
California resident Antonio Moreno decided to visit his horses in Jurupa Valley last Friday. According to Interia, he and his son wanted to feed the animals. At one point, Moreno's 12-year-old son noticed that one of the animals was being stung by a bee. When the man tried to help it, a swarm of bees attacked him, his son, and the horses.
We fled to the street and took the horses with us, but the bees followed us onto the street and kept stinging me — Antonio Moreno told ABC7.
Bees mercilessly stung Antonio, his 12-year-old son, and the four horses accompanying them. First aid was given to them by firefighters, who arrived at the scene after being called by a local resident.
Antonio and his son were taken to a local hospital. While the 12-year-old did not sustain serious injuries, his father's condition directly threatened his life. Over 200 stingers were removed from his body, most from his neck, back, and arms. To control the enraged swarm, firefighters used a mixture of foam and water.
Bees can be dangerous for 5 out of 100 stung
Fortunately, Antonio's life was saved. Not so lucky were two of the four horses. One died on the spot, and the second's life could not be saved despite the help of a veterinarian.
After the horrifying experience, the man appeals to everyone to be cautious, reminding that bees can pose a serious threat to health and life. He himself did not know until now that he is allergic to bee stings. Now he carries a special medication to minimise the risk of developing anaphylactic shock.
According to the portal "Medonet," it is estimated that 5 out of 100 people stung by a bee will develop an allergic reaction on average. People with a confirmed allergy to bee venom should see a doctor or emergency room immediately after being stung. They should also carry adrenaline and antihistamines with them.
