Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Sep 9: A youth, who was seriously injured after honeybees attacked him, succumbed to his injuries in the hospital of the city. A girl student and her father, who were also injured in the attack are recovering.
The deceased is identified as Jeethan Rasquinha (38), a resident of Ullalbail. Auto rickshaw driver Praveen Poojary and his daughter Dhriti are recovering.
Jeethan Rasquinha had climbed a coconut tree belonging to Bhavani, a resident of Ullalbail using a machine to climb. As he was plucking the coconuts, the honeybees who had made their hive on the tree attacked him viciously. The bees also attacked local resident Praveen Poojary and his daughter Dhriti who were going by Praveen’s auto rickshaw at the same time.
A seriously injured Jeethan was rushed to private hospital of the city, while Praveen Poojary and his daughter Dhriti were treated at a hospital at Thokkottu. Praveen Poojary’s condition also turned severe on Wednesday evening and he is shifted to private hospital in the city.
The incidents of honeybee attack are increasing day-by-day. A few days ago, a young boy died due to honeybee attack at Bantwal. There were cases reported from Kota, Uppinangady and Sullia also.