Hum Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hong Kong (CNN) -- At least 19 people have been stung to death by hornets -- which may include the world's largest hornet species Vespa mandarinia -- in China's central Shaanxi province in the last three months, according to the city government of Ankang, the apparent epicenter of a recent spate of fatalities and injuries.A total of 583 people in the area have been stung by hornets since July 1, say city officials. Seventy victims are still recovering in hospitals."I ran and shouted for help, but the hornets chased me about 200 meters, and stung me for more than 3 minutes," he recounted to the state-run China Youth Daily.Chen said hornets had first swarmed a woman and child working nearby, who then ran towards him. Both later died from the hornets' toxins."The more you run, the more they want to chase you," said another victim, whose kidneys were ravaged by the venom. When he was admitted to the hospital, his urine was the color of soy sauce, according to local reports.more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 28, 2013 Member Share Posted September 28, 2013 Is there a nest nearby the attacks? I know they are relentless if they think their nest is being distrubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 We must launch anti-hornet drones immediately. francescob, exotoxic, remixedcat and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerowen Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think we have a relative of those here in Kentucky, called "Japanese Giant Hornets". They get big, they bite and sting at the same time and hurt like hell. I've never been swarmed by them though, just stung once or twice, killed it and dealt with the swelling later with a bee sting kit. I don't think we've had any major problems with people getting swarmed by them around here though, that's crazy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCKX Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I think we have a relative of those here in Kentucky, called "Japanese Giant Hornets". They get big, they bite and sting at the same time and hurt like hell. I've never been swarmed by them though, just stung once or twice, killed it and dealt with the swelling later with a bee sting kit. I don't think we've had any major problems with people getting swarmed by them around here though, that's crazy stuff. Yup, they are related. Pictures speak louder! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 NOT THE BEES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siah1214 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 ######. That. ######. Well that does it folks. Time to nuke Hong Kong from orbit. Dot Matrix, adrynalyne, Kane and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 ****. That. ****. That was exactly my reaction... Aergan and Dot Matrix 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 ****. That. ****. Well that does it folks. Time to nuke Hong Kong from orbit. I'm already pressing the launch button! Growled, The Evil Overlord and Dot Matrix 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo1911 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm already pressing the launch button!Won't work cause it's Made in China. The Evil Overlord and webeagle12 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yup, they are related. Pictures speak louder! :D Kane, The Evil Overlord, Steven P. and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCracker Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Kill them with fire! Growled, Dot Matrix, Aergan and 6 others 9 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Matrix Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 neo1911, KingCracker, Dotdot and 15 others 18 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trieste Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 ****. That. ****. Well that does it folks. Time to nuke Hong Kong from orbit. Hong Kong? No, it didn't happen in Hong Kong. Comprehend before you post. Shiranui, James123 and The Evil Overlord 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 30, 2013 Member Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm already pressing the launch button! Please don't miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Steven P., Dotdot and The Evil Overlord 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudslag Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I think we have a relative of those here in Kentucky, called "Japanese Giant Hornets". They get big, they bite and sting at the same time and hurt like hell. I've never been swarmed by them though, just stung once or twice, killed it and dealt with the swelling later with a bee sting kit. I don't think we've had any major problems with people getting swarmed by them around here though, that's crazy stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Evil Overlord Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jesus, I hope they sold you a remote control for those Osiris 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysonacoffebreak Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hardcore Til I Die, FloatingFatMan, The Evil Overlord and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jeebus... I thought bugs were meant to be small... I am NEVER going to Japan. NEVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysonacoffebreak Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Jeebus... I thought bugs were meant to be small... I am NEVER going to Japan. NEVER! Don't you worry, they'll come to you. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykranth Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 This is what nightmares are made of .... Yikes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blerk Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Bill Gates was sponsoring the development an anti-mosquito laser. I propose an upgrade to his system so that it is a bit more long these lines Growled 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Tyranade Subscriber² Posted September 30, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted September 30, 2013 Holy ###### , just no, hell no. I genuinly feel sick, I start shaking and freaking out when I see bees but hornets just ###### that ugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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