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My husband, Guy, was attacked by a swarm of angry 🐝 outside Anna Beulah, Contermanskloof, he was stung more than 100 times! He was assisted by a kind motorist, Mike, who stopped to help - despite having his wife, who is allergic to bees, in the car. Mike’s quick thinking resulted in him suggesting that my husband jump onto the roof of his car - and Mike out drove the swarm, with my husband clinging to the roof of his Jeep … His wife then gave my husband an antihistamine, which she carries with her. Shortly afterwards 2 guys, in a bakkie, dressed in bee keeper protective gear, arrived with my husband’s abandoned bike, very apologetic - and offered him another antihistamine… My husband‘s friend phoned his wife and she brought them and their bikes back to Big Bay, where I met them at the Eden On the Bay medical rooms. The Dr took one look at Guy and referred us to the ER. Guy was treated at Netcare Blouberg Hospital, with cortisone, two more antihistamine types and fluids etc - after 3 hrs I could take him home. The kindness and quick thinking of Mike and his wife, was instrumental in making sure my husband was helped. The police arrived and apparently there was another cyclist that needed help, shortly after my husband was helped … My husband and his friend had ridden past an abandoned bike at the spot where the bees attacked - I hope that cyclist received the help he needed and that his bike has been returned to him. I would appreciate feedback regarding what went wrong with the bee hives, I’d like to thank Mike and his wife for stopping and helping and to warn other cyclist. It’s a reminder that it’s safer to not ride alone and as of now, Guy will be riding with antihistamines. MG