Man attacked by bees in Camarines Sur now in good condition

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A man in Camarines Sur was caught on video stumbling and falling down after being attacked by a swarm of bees.

According to Kuya Kim’s report on “24 Oras” on Friday, the incident happened in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, where the man was seen walking unsteadily while trying to swat away the insects swarming around his face. He eventually fell to the ground as the bees continued to attack him.

“I stopped riding my motorcycle. I saw a bee biting him,” video uploader Michael Rey Miguel said in Filipino.

Safety officer Gomer Pelaez, who witnessed the incident, said he tried to drive the bees away using a piece of cardboard, but the insects also attacked him.

“When I saw him, others were just watching. I felt sorry for him. I found a piece of cardboard and swatted at the bees. I pitied him because it looked like he was about to breathe his last,” Pelaez said.

“When I struck the bees, one landed on my shoulder. I managed to swat it away. There were so many of them buzzing around my ears, so I ran off because I was the one getting attacked."

Pelaez said the victim tried to escape the swarm until a resident eventually poured water on him, causing the bees to leave him alone.

Pelaez added the swarm came from a mango tree where the man was conducting a clearing operation.

The victim was brought to a hospital for treatment and was later discharged. He declined an interview with the GMA News team but said he is now in good condition.

According to Kuya Kim, bees, including the species locally referred to as putyukan, play an important role in the environment as pollinators, helping transfer pollen and collect nectar from flowers.

However, they can become aggressive when they sense a threat.

Their stingers are part of their defense system and can inject venom when they perceive danger. A bee sting can cause pain, redness, swelling, and itching around the affected area.

For most people, these reactions are usually limited to the area where they were stung and gradually subside.

However, some people may experience a severe allergic reaction, which requires immediate medical attention.

Kuya Kim advised people who find themselves being attacked by bees to run away immediately toward a safe area and avoid fighting or swatting at the bees, which may make them more aggressive.

People should also protect their face, particularly their eyes and nose, while escaping.

If stung, avoid squeezing the stinger with tweezers or your fingers, as this may cause more venom to be released.

Anyone who develops signs of a severe allergic reaction should seek emergency medical care immediately.