Man Hospitalised After Killer Bee Attack in Belize City

A man was hospitalised on Sunday morning following a killer bee attack on Gentle Avenue in Belize City. The incident also left several pets injured and residents alarmed.

According to beekeeper Fernando Orellana, who was called to the scene, the bees had built a hive inside a concrete wall at the back of the house. Orellana explained that he was unable to remove the bees without breaking the wall and had to exterminate the bees.

Reports are that a man who was stung ran from the yard but collapsed close by. He was later taken to the hospital for treatment before Orellana arrived.

Orellana said more such cases are being reported, especially in the city.

Meanwhile, in Dangriga, a resident also reported a bee attack over the weekend. The resident stated on social media that the swarm killed her pit bull.