Rural Rochester Man Dies from Bee Attack
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A rural Olmsted County man died over the weekend after being attacked by bees at his home.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Thomas Fogarty was in the backyard of his home Sunday when he was stung multiple times.
Captain Scott Behrns says Fogarty’s wife called 911 around noon. Mayo One and other first responders were unable to revive him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The residence is located south of Chester Woods Park in the 3100 block of Chester Road SE.