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Bees attack paramedic and recyclers in Blairgowrie
BLAIRGOWRIE - The attack occurred this afternoon, 7 September.
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Two informal recyclers and a paramedic were stung by a swarm of bees in Geneva Road this afternoon.
Only the force of a fire extinguisher could ward off the swarm, rescuing all involved.
Repoterdly, security officers intervened with the extinguisher after the paramedic also fell victim to the attack.
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One of the victims went into shock and lost consciousness.
The guards then got the unconscious man away from the bees by putting him in a response vehicle and driving away, the report says.
All three men were taken to nearby hospitals.
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