A 68-year-old man of Siamabele village in Kalomo District has died after he was bitten by a swarm of bees on Sunday evening.
Acting Southern Province Commanding Police Officer, Moono Namalongo, who confirmed the incident to Byta FM News, has since identified the deceased as Richard Mufwaya.
Namalongo explains that the deceased had gone to buy some groceries at a nearby shop belonging to Elias Muleya, who is also a bee keeper.
He reveals that Mufwaya got to the shop when the bee hive had dropped off the tree, hence being attacked by the bees.
Namalongo states that the man was rushed to Request Muntanga Level One Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead shortly upon arrival.