Bee stings claim 65-year-old man’s life in Latehar
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Daltonganj, September 21: A 65-year-old man died after being severely stung by bees in Khora village under Barwadih…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Daltonganj, September 21: A 65-year-old man died after being severely stung by bees in Khora village under Barwadih block of Latehar district, with doctors attributing his death to a severe allergic reaction and shock following the attack.
The deceased has been identified as Sudeshwar Sao, a resident of Khora village. He was found unconscious in an open field after being attacked by bees, with a large number of stings reported on his body, particularly around his face.
No pulse or heartbeat when brought to health centre
Medical Officer Dr Amit Kumar of the Community Health Centre, Barwadih, said a 108 ambulance was rushed to the spot after information was received about the incident.
“Ambulance personnel found him unconscious. With the help of villagers, he was brought to the health centre at around 5 pm,” Dr Kumar said.
He said Sao was in an extremely critical condition when he reached the facility. His pulse and heartbeat were absent, his blood pressure was unrecordable and his pupils were not responding to light.
Medical sources said the man also had bleeding from his mouth. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other revival measures were attempted but failed.
Dr Anupama Ekka, Medical Officer-in-Charge of the Barwadih Community Health Centre, said the man appeared to have suffered a severe allergic reaction and shock following the bee stings.
Two others survive bee attack
Two other people who were with Sao in the field were also stung by bees but suffered considerably fewer stings, according to health centre sources.
They reportedly told medical staff that they had been near a bee hive when the bees suddenly emerged and began attacking them. Sao bore the brunt of the attack, they said.
Doctors caution over stings near head and face
Dr Amit Kumar said bee stings around the face and head can result in severe reactions and require immediate medical attention, particularly when a person suffers multiple stings.
The health centre itself reportedly has several beehives around the premises, including near the health centre building and staff quarters.
Railway station displays warning about bees
A similar concern has been reported at Chhipadohar railway station, under the Dhanbad division of East Central Railway, where warning boards have reportedly been installed on iron pillars cautioning passengers about bees and nearby hives.
Passengers have been advised not to light matchsticks or cigarettes, as smoke can disturb bees and trigger attacks, according to railway staff.
No disaster compensation for bee-sting deaths
The incident has also highlighted a compensation-related issue. According to the information provided by local sources, the state disaster management department provides compensation of ₹4 lakh in cases of death due to snakebite, but there is no similar provision mentioned for deaths caused by bee stings.
Medical sources said fatal incidents caused by bee or scorpion stings are rare but can occur, particularly in cases involving multiple stings or severe allergic reactions.
