Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Exterminator stung by bees hundreds of times, severely injured

An exterminator who was not wearing protective clothing was stung hundreds of times while removing bees from a southwest valley home this morning and suffered life-threatening injures, according to a Clark County spokeswoman.

The attack happened about 9:15 a.m. today as two or three exterminators were working at a house near Colored Wind Avenue and Wispy Winds Street, spokeswoman Stacey Welling said. Other workers were wearing protective clothing and were not injured, she said.

Firefighters put on protective gear and pulled the person out of the area, Welling said. The patient was taken to Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, she said.

Officials recommended keeping these safety tips in mind:

• If you accidentally encounter bees, do not disturb them. Remain calm and quietly move away until they are out of sight.

• If bees attack, run away in a straight line and take shelter in a car or building.

• If under attack, use your arms and hands or shirt to shield your face and eyes from stings. (Bees will attack the eyes, nose and mouth.) Do not try to fight the bees. Do not scream. Do not swat at the bees or wave your arms. The more you flail your arms, the more agitated the bees will get.

Visit the Clark County Fire Department’s pages on Clark County’s website for more safety information.

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