Hong Kong beekeeper dies 2 days after being stung while working at his apiary, second such case in 5 months
- Source familiar with case says man was 56-year-old Tse Tai-hing, founder and beekeeper at ForME HONEY in Tuen Mun
- He was being treated at Tuen Mun Hospital, with his death marking second fatality from bee sting in five months
The man, who was being treated at Tuen Mun Hospital, died at around 2pm on Saturday. A source familiar with the case said the deceased was 56-year-old beekeeper Tse Tai-hing.
Police received a report at 4.40pm on Thursday from a woman whose husband had been stung while feeding bees. He had rung her earlier complaining of discomfort, but their call was disconnected.
A neighbour also called the force after witnessing the man faint.
The beekeeper was found unconscious when police arrived at ForME HONEY in Wo Ping San Tsuen, Tuen Mun. Paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation before rushing him to Tuen Mun Hospital.
Tse was the founder and beekeeper of the apiary.
According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board website, ForME HONEY is a family owned apiary located next to Tai Lam Country Park, which is home to lychee and longan trees used for harvesting spring honey and ivy trees for the winter variety.