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Allergic Woman Dies After Stepping on Fire Ant Hill in Georgia

  • Cathy Weed of Georgia died from an allergic reaction after accidentally stepping on a fire ant hill near her home.
  • Weed suffered a fatal allergic reaction before she could use her EpiPen to treat the reaction.
  • Weed leaves behind her 15-year-old son, who considered her "everything."
  • The local community has raised over $4,000 to support Weed's family.
  • Fire ants are an invasive species in Georgia and their stings can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.
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