Overview

• Steven Daniel, 66, disturbed a large honey-bee nest while mowing near an abandoned building on April 27, triggering a swarm attack.
• In an attempt to escape the bees, Daniel entered his truck, but the swarm followed him inside, causing him to crash into a neighbor’s yard.
• Eastland Police officers evacuated Daniel from the swarm and transported him to an ambulance, where he became unresponsive and later died at Eastland Memorial Hospital.
• The cause of death was circulatory collapse due to multiple bee stings, highlighting the dangers of hidden hives in residential and abandoned areas.
• The CDC reports an average of 72 annual deaths in the U.S. from bee, wasp, or hornet stings, underscoring the need for public awareness and professional hive removal.