KGUN 9NewsLocal News

Actions

Santa Rita Fire saves man being stung by large swarm of bees in Green Valley

016de92ceb6c1ff6a9f2dae3bcdf0720d99e6df84b.jpg
Posted

Santa Rita Fire District responded to reports of a bee attack near Interstate 19 and Esperanza Boulevard in Green Valley, Friday morning.

The call came in at around 11:38 a.m., according to a social media post from Santa Rita Fire. Upon arrival, crews located one person in the northeast parking area of Green Valley Village being actively stung by a large swarm.

Fire personnel threw on protective gear and performed a rapid extraction of the victim.

The patient was moved to a safe location and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

The current condition of the patient is unknown.

Crews from Pima County Sheriff's Department and Santa Rita Fire District secured the area.