A tragic incident occurred where a father and daughter lost their lives in a devastating bee attack. The daughter, Silvana da Fatima Braganca da Luz, 54, lost control of her vehicle on a rural dirt track and collided with a beehive, provoking a lethal swarm. Hearing the chaos, a neighbor rushed to alert her parents while emergency services were on their way to the remote location. Silvana’s father, Raul Portela da Luz, 79, bravely attempted to rescue her from the overturned truck but was fatally stung in the process. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, he passed away the following day. Silvana also succumbed to her injuries, whereas her 72-year-old mother, who was stung multiple times, survived after receiving medical treatment and has been discharged.
This tragic event unfolded in Vacaria, a municipality in the northeastern part of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. The firefighters were the initial responders to arrive at the scene, although their station was approximately 40 miles away, causing a delay.
A spokesperson for the fire department mentioned that the victims suffered numerous bee stings. When the rescue team reached the site, the crash victim was still alive, indicating that death did not occur immediately after the accident.
Authorities have initiated an investigation, awaiting official confirmation that Raul and his daughter succumbed to the bee stings they endured.
Expressing shock, Juliano Gibbert emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance between beehives and roads, highlighting the unpredictable nature of bees and their potential to attack for various reasons.
In a related account, Ruth Vieira shared a similar unfortunate incident on social media, recounting how a family friend, en route to a relative’s funeral, survived a car overturn but tragically succumbed to a bee attack at the accident site, along with his sister.
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