summer - Fear of wasp swarm: Tourist dies in Italy
A man from Ukraine, aged 47, died on a beach in Italy while on holiday - presumably from a heart attack or cardiac arrest, caused by fear due to his allergy to wasps. According to the police, the incident occurred on the beach of the southern Italian city of Crotone. Initially, the emergency services suspected that he had been stung by insects and suffered an allergic shock. However, during the autopsy, no stings were found on his body.
The engineer had planned a short vacation in Southern Italy with his family. When the wasp swarm appeared, he panicked and quickly ran into the water. He was found lifeless there. Help arrived too late. According to the authorities, the wasps also attacked several helpers, making the retrieval of the body more difficult. The city has since ordered the closure of that beach section. The insects had built several nests nearby, which are now to be destroyed.
The incident sparked concern among tourists, leading to a significant drop in visits to the beach in Crotone. The Italian authorities have urged tourists to be vigilant about potential wasp threats during their travels. The Ukrainian embassy in Italy released a statement expressing their condolences and advising Ukrainian citizens to carry an EpiPen or other emergency allergy medication while traveling.
