Man Dies After Asian Hornet Attack in Belgium
- Eddy De Mulder, a 60-year-old resident of Voorde, has died following a severe attack by Asian hornets, according to local reporting from radioninove.be and regional coverage by HLN.
- The confrontation unfolded during the evening when De Mulder went to supply hay to his animal, as reported by radioninove.base.
- The severe swelling obstructed De Mulder's airways, leading to a critical lack of oxygen.
Eddy De Mulder, a 60-year-old resident of Voorde, has died following a severe attack by Asian hornets, according to local reporting from radioninove.be and regional coverage by HLN. The fatal incident occurred on a pasture along the Camberg in Voorde when the victim went to feed his pony and inadvertently disturbed a nest located above the stable entrance.
The Attack at the Camberg Pasture in Voorde
The confrontation unfolded during the evening when De Mulder went to supply hay to his animal, as reported by radioninove.base. When he grasped the hay and shook it, the Asian hornets were set into motion and swarmed the area. De Mulder sustained multiple stings during the sudden onslaught. Despite the severity of the stings, the 60-year-old managed to walk back to his home. According to radioninove.be, he removed his T-shirt upon arrival and made it clear to those present that he had been attacked. His condition deteriorated rapidly as his head and throat began to swell significantly, triggering acute breathing difficulties.
Rapid Medical Decline and Hospitalization
The severe swelling obstructed De Mulder’s airways, leading to a critical lack of oxygen. According to verified regional reports, the oxygen deprivation induced a cardiac arrest, after which he slipped into a coma. Medical personnel subsequently declared him brain-dead. De Mulder succumbed to the consequences of the hornet attack, prompting widespread attention across local media outlets including HLN and Nieuwsblad. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Saturday, as family and community members mourn the loss.
