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54-Year-Old Man Dies Of Bee Attack In Thane

Saraf was injured and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment.
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THANE -- A 54-year-old man on Saturday died after being stung by a swarm of honey bees, a civic official said.

Umesh Saraf was standing on the Pokhran road near Glaxo company when he was stung by a swarm of honey bees at around 8.30 AM, Thane Municipal Corporation's Regional Disaster Management Cell chief Santosh Kadam told PTI.

Saraf was injured and rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment, Kadam added.

Police said a case has been registered.

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By Kimberly KingPreschoolerWritten from a child’s perspective, this is a guide to teaching kids all about healthy boundaries. The book talks about what kind of behaviour is appropriate and for whom, what to do if they encounter inappropriate behaviour, and how to ask for help (and who to go to). It’s also interactive and empowers kids by providing responses they can practice to help keep them safe.Get it here: Amazon (credit:Amazon)
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