Tragic news from Co Mayo, Ireland: A woman in her 70s has passed away after a swarm of bees stung her in the Ballycastle area of Ballina. The unfortunate incident happened on Monday evening, and emergency services swiftly responded around 5.40pm. She was flown to Sligo General Hospital via air ambulance but sadly didn’t survive.
Another woman in her 40s, who rushed to help, was also hospitalised but with non-life-threatening injuries. She was taken to Mayo University Hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
The local authorities are investigating the incident, with a post-mortem set to shed more light on this tragic event. The local coroner has been informed, ensuring a thorough investigation.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this heartbreaking incident. Stay safe and look out for each other. 🌺💔