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Brit, 61, killed by swarm of bees in Tanzania
2012-01-26
As most of readers know, foreign travelers abroad can be beset by emergencies and calamities that simply cannot be anticipated.

Such was the case for Mick Bryan, 61, and his wife, Jacqueline, 43, who were traveling in Tanzania in recent days and had just celebrated Jacqueline's birthday. Subsequently, after pulling up to a campsite to have lunch, a swarm of bees suddenly converged on both of them, at which point Mick Bryan warned his wife to run.

Tragically, Mick Bryan was stunk multiple times and died shortly after being bitten. Although Jacqueline was stung as well, she was able to summon help from a nearby road. British diplomats in Tanzania are assisting Mrs. Bryan with arrangements.
Get tested by an allergy specialist to see if you're vulnerable. Anaphylactic shock is a deadly condition for 3% of us.
Posted by:gromky

#5  Col. Mustard, in the garden, with a swarm of bees.
Posted by: SteveS   2012-01-26 20:47  

#4  Anaphylactic shock is a deadly condition for 3% of us.

You know it would make a perfect murder plot.
Posted by: g(r)omgoru   2012-01-26 16:02  

#3  not in carryon. They're by prescription and the prescription label seems to have gotten them through
Posted by: Frank G   2012-01-26 13:58  

#2  Probably not relevant to this particular tragedy, but have you tried getting an autoinjector thru TSA security lately? Ever?
Posted by: M. Murcek   2012-01-26 12:14  

#1  Epi-pens are easy to use and usually covered by your HMO
Posted by: Frank G   2012-01-26 10:38  

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