Former mayor of Socorro do Piauí, Zé Antônio, died on the morning of Wednesday, October 28,…

Former mayor of Socorro do Piauí, Zé Antônio, died on the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after being attacked by bees while working on his farm in the rural area of the municipality. His equipment hit a swarm, causing the bees to enter the machine. He tried to escape but fell and was stung multiple times. Details about the medical care and full circumstances remain unclear.

This incident adds to other fatal bee attacks recorded in Piauí and other Brazilian states in 2026, highlighting the serious risks of bee stings, especially when victims receive many stings or have severe allergic reactions.