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Bee swarm attacks man in Florida, sting him 150+ times

Posted at 12:48 PM, Jan 27, 2015
and last updated 2015-01-27 12:48:32-05

Jupiter Farms, FL (WPTV) — A man is being treated after a swarm of bees attacked him in Jupiter Farms, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

It said when paramedics responded to a call in the 9000 block of Whippoorwill Trail they saw the bees attacking the man in an open field.

Paramedics used foam and Co2 extinguishers to force the insects back and rescued the patient, fire rescue said.

The victim was then taken to a local hospital for treatment of more than 150 stings, fire rescue said.