Overview
- The 67-year-old, cutting wood Tuesday near the entrance to Loncopué on Route 21, struck a hidden nest and was swarmed.
- He reached his pickup and called emergency line 107, but police and hospital staff said he went into anaphylactic shock and died within 10 to 15 minutes.
- Authorities confirmed the species as Vespula germanica, a yellow jacket wasp that can sting more than once and also bite.
- Officials noted the man had chronic health conditions that may have worsened the reaction.
- Local leaders offered condolences as health agencies warned outdoor workers to avoid disturbing nests during the wasps’ more aggressive autumn season.