Furniture Maker Dies After Bee Sting on Birthday in Isparta, Turkey

On his 51st birthday, a 51‑year‑old furniture upholsterer in Isparta, Turkey, attempted to eliminate a large hornet nest by pouring hot water over it. The insects attacked, stinging him multiple times. He suffered a severe allergic reaction and was admitted to Isparta City Hospital, where he spent a week in intensive care. Despite medical efforts, he died on the day of his birthday.

The deceased, identified only as Z. K., had previously endured personal tragedy, having lost a child to carbon‑monoxide poisoning about ten years earlier. His death was marked by a funeral at the local mosque and burial in Karaağaç Cemetery.