California man survives over 200 bee stings in horrific attack
The situation was a nightmare for a California resident. A swarm of bees attacked a man, stinging him over 200 times. Doctors believe it was a miracle that the unfortunate man did not succumb to the insect attack. Firefighters saved his life.
A resident of California, Antonio Moreno, decided to visit his horses in Jurupa Valley last Friday. According to Interia, he and his son intended 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 Moreno tried to help, 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 relentlessly stung Antonio, his 12-year-old son, and the four horses. First aid was administered by firefighters, who had arrived at the scene after being alerted 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 was life-threatening. More than 200 stingers were removed from his body, primarily 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. Unfortunately, two of the four horses did not survive. One died on the spot, and the second's life could not be saved despite the efforts of a veterinarian.
After this horrifying experience, Antonio urges everyone to be cautious, reminding them that bees can severely threaten health and life. He himself was unaware until now that he is allergic to bee stings. He now carries particular medication to minimize the risk of anaphylactic shock.
According to the portal "Medonet," it is estimated that, on average, 5 out of 100 people stung by a bee will develop an allergic reaction. People with confirmed allergies to bee venom should see a doctor or visit an emergency room immediately after being stung. They should also carry epinephrine and antihistamines with them.
