An Ourense forestry worker died on Wednesday due to a massive attack by wasps

An Ourense forestry worker died on Wednesday due to a massive attack by wasps. Veterinarian and researcher Xesús Feás warns this is not an isolated incident, describing Galicia as in a “critical situation.” The mortality rate in Galicia from hymenopteran insect stings has reached 2.2 deaths per million inhabitants in some years, far above the national average of 0.08. Feás calls it a major public health and environmental sanitation issue and highlights flaws in current management that need correction.

The latest victim was a 56-year-old man clearing brush in Larouco. He died almost instantly after a massive wasp attack, with emergency services unable to administer antivenom in time.