91-year-old man died after disturbing beehive in West Covina backyard
NBC Los Angeles reported that a 91-year-old man died after apparently disturbing a beehive while working in his backyard. West Covina police said he was swarmed by hundreds of bees, a neighbor found him dead, and the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as the cause of death.
Incident Summary
NBC Los Angeles reported that a 91-year-old man died after apparently disturbing a beehive while working in his backyard. West Covina police said he was swarmed by hundreds of bees, a neighbor found him dead, and the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as the cause of death.
Public-Safety Lesson
Yard work around hidden backyard colonies can become fatal, especially for older residents. Fatal incidents may occur without immediate witnesses if a person is alone outdoors.
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Source Information
Source: NBC Los Angeles / West Covina Police
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