The six-year-old boy was on a farm with his stepfather, who was also injured, near the town of Sidrolandia in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul when they were attacked by the insects
A six-year-old boy has miraculously survived after he was stung over 1,100 times by a swarm of bees.
The young boy was on a farm with his stepfather, who was also injured, near the town of Sidrolandia, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul, when they were attacked by the swarm of bees.
The young boy was rushed to hospital after being stung over 1,100 times, according to local media reports. As of December 11 the boy was in hospital in a coma and intubated but had been able to come off mechanical ventilation.
Celio Samuel, the boy’s father, explained that at the time of the attack, his son was in the company of his stepfather, who was also injured.
Celio said: “Every day he is improving more and more, and today they’ve already removed the tube. He’s no longer connected to so many devices-a miracle God performed.”
Toxicologist Sandro Benites, from the Integrated Toxicological Surveillance Center (Civitox), highlighted that prompt care was essential for the victim to survive the injuries.
He explained: “Normally, more than 100 stings can be fatal in a child. More than 500 stings can be fatal in adults. So this child, thanks to immediate care and advanced support, managed to survive despite more than 1,100 bee stings.”
He said that around this time of year in the region, bees tend to form new hives.
He explained: “This increase in attacks by bee swarms has been happening all over Brazil. Here in Mato Grosso do Sul, mainly due to the new eucalyptus plantation crop. During this period from December to March, bees tend to form new hives.”
The boy’s name and further details have not been released due to his young age as well respect for the privacy of his family, the Mato Grosso do Sul Health Department said.
