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Elderly man stung 500 times by bees in San Benito
Posted: 07.26.2012 at 6:15 PM
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An elderly man is recovering after being stung more than 500 times by bees in San Benito.

It all happened on the 100 block of Lake View North around 2:17 p.m. Thursday.

The 88-year-old man was crushing cans at his daughter’s home when he was suddenly attacked by the bees.

He then drove himself to his home where and ambulance rushed him to a hospital.

San Benito police told Action 4 News that the man was stung more than 500 times but is expected to recover.

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