The preliminary report of the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) revealed that a single bee stung a woman who died on Tuesday in Guanacaste. She was allergic, so this was lethal.
The victim was identified as 48-year-old Juana Ortiz. The event happened minutes before 7 a.m. on the Llano de Nicoya. Apparently, the woman called a neighbor before she fell on the street.
The Fire Department indicated that 18 thousand cases like this happen every year.
Firefighter recommendations if you find a swarm:
-Keep calm, move stealthily so as not to disturb it.
-Do not disturb bees, keep children and animals away from it.
-Avoid loud sounds and strong aromas, as these can bother the bees.
-Do not try to remove or eliminate it, do not apply insecticides.
-Bees will only attack if they feel threatened.
-Call 9-1-1 immediately and indicate how it is grouped, where they are and any circumstance that may affect your behavior.
-Wait for the firefighters to control the situation.
In case of attack:
-Stay calm, do not shout or move your arms in a brusque manner.
-Leave the area immediately and look for a safer shelter.
-Cover your nose, mouth and eyes with your hands, try to put on some cloth, preferably wet. Do not take off your shirt.
-Already in a safe place and as soon as possible, remove the stings (stings) with a ruler or with the nail in the form of scraping, do not pop as you can inject the venom from the bag where they keep it.
-Wash the affected area with soap and water.
-Apply a cold pack (ice water in a plastic bag) to reduce pain and swelling.
-If you have hypersensitivity to bee venom, call 9-1-1 immediately or a doctor.