87-year-old woman in wheelchair dies after attack by swarm of hornets

My daughter was attacked in South America; she and her companions threw themselves into the river to escape.

I've chased them off spraying water from a hose. In a panic situation it's hard to know what to do though and whether water is available or not. I'm hoping she didn't feel pain or fear too long, God resther soul.

Just read, 40-60 fatalities per year in Japan from these things.

Suzumabachi. Very scary stuff. We have "killer" bees where i live. They're not so bad. Just don't anger them. Their honey is very good as well. I can't imagine a worse way to go,than being stung to death by giant flying bugs.

Poor old Girl, that was a Terrible way to go. What caused them to swarm and attack her in the first place ? Was it perfume or some sorts ?

As for the paramedics, and others who left her, they will now be left wondering if they could have done more to help.

I was stung by one recently... Luckily only one though ! Nasty creatures... The "sting" lasted a long time and I still have the "scar"... Poor old lady, I know what one feels like - being stung by so many, how she must've suffered...

Damn that is a brutal and heart breaking story. I feel so sorry for the old girl :(

I remember once hearing a warning blared out in my old neighbourhood to keep windows closed because of these swines.

Heartbreaking way to go. RIP.

Horrible. Poor woman.

Those things are huge, and can sting repeatedly. Awful

That is so sad and creepy in so many levels, what a tragic way to go! RIP poor lady.