Man dies in 'freak accident' after swallowing bee while cycling

A champion rower has died in a freak accident after he swallowed a bee whilst out training.

Waldonilton de Andrade Reis had been leading a group of cyclists near the beach of Ponta Negra, near Manaus, Brazil, when a bee flew into his mouth.

Local media reported that it led to a severe allergic reaction that would leave him brain dead and ultimately claimed his life.

The 43-year-old had been in a training session on March 2nd, when the incident took place, and medics declared him dead in hospital 21 days later.

There was a brief window to save him if he could’ve been given oxygen and medical treatment within three minutes of the sting, his sister claims. bee crocs