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78-Year-Old Undergoes Intensive Rehab Two Months After Africanized Bee Attack

Frequent cross-border journeys have become essential for securing his specialized care

Overview

  • During a family trip to San Felipe, 78-year-old Richard Mockabee received more than 500 Africanized bee stings while rescuing his dog, which later died.
  • He was airlifted to the United States after doctors doubted he would survive and received specialized emergency care.
  • Now two months after the attack, he remains unable to walk unassisted or perform basic daily tasks.
  • Mockabee travels regularly between U.S. states and Baja California for ongoing treatments and plans to move in with his son in Utah.
  • His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover mounting medical bills and rehabilitation costs.