Erode, June 26: A 77-year-old man, who was stung by bees while climbing a tree, succumbed in a hospital in this district, police said. According to police, Gurusamy, a tree climber of Punjai Thuraiya Palayam village within Bangla Pudur police limits, while climbing a coconut tree two days ago was attacked by a swarm of bees and admitted to a hospital for treatment. He, however, died in the hospital on Tuesday evening. Bee Attack in Tripura: Nearly 15 Voters Injured As Swarm of Bees Attacks Electorate During Polling in Khowai District

Bangalapudur police registered a case and are investigating.

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