Yuma man stung to death by bees

A man is dead after being stung to death by bees in his own backyard, according to the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.

YCSO received a call Sunday evening at about 6:30 P.M., pertaining to a male victim being stung by numerous bees in the 9300 block of East Stetson Street in Yuma.

Officials say during the investigation, it was learned that the victim had gone to his backyard to remove a beehive from a couch and t he bees became agitated and began to sting the victim.

According to officials, the victim then ran to his front yard, covered in bees, where he was located by deputies and rural metro.

Rural Metro then sprayed the victim with water to allow first responders to remove the victim from the scene.

Officials say the victim, identified as Epigmenio Gonzalez, 51, of Yuma was transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Next of Kin has been notified.

Officials say a female victim, who was at the same residence, was also transported to Yuma Regional Medical Center with numerous bee stings.

Several YCSO Deputies and Rural Metro personnel were also stung, however; none required medical attention.

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