A woman was left fighting for her life after being engulfed by a massive swarm of aggressive bees in a shocking daytime attack that forced emergency crews to call in military backup.
The horrifying incident unfolded in Culiacán, in the state of Sinaloa, where 59-year-old María de los Ángeles was walking when she was suddenly set upon by a cloud of Africanized honey bees.
Dramatic footage shows the woman desperately clinging to a utility pole as the swarm completely covers her body, with the insects relentlessly stinging her as she tries to shield herself.
Witnesses described a scene of panic as the attack intensified, with the woman reportedly stung more than 200 times in a matter of moments.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene but quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the sheer scale and aggression of the swarm, prompting an urgent call for additional support.
In an extraordinary response, members of the Mexican Army were deployed to help disperse the bees and rescue the stricken woman from the attack.
Africanized honey bees, often referred to as “killer bees,” are known for their heightened defensiveness and tendency to attack in large numbers, making such encounters particularly dangerous and difficult to control.
After being freed from the swarm, María de los Ángeles was rushed to hospital, where she remains under observation. Authorities say she is currently in stable condition despite the severity of the attack.
The extraordinary rescue has left residents shaken, with many stunned at how quickly an ordinary walk turned into a life-threatening ordeal.
The video has since spread widely online, capturing the terrifying reality of a swarm attack and the desperate measures required to bring it under control.
