Friday, August 29, 2008

Elderly Florida Man Killed by Fire Ants After Tropical Storm Fay


Florida - According to authorities in a regional hospital, Robert Cuningham was killed by an allergic reaction. He died Tuesday night of anaphylactic shock. Health officials say Cuningham was walking his dog this week in front of his home in the community of Chuluota when he stepped into a fire ant mound. The ants attacked him, and he went into shock a short time later. Anaphylactic shock can occur as an allergic reaction to the venom of certain insects, animals, medicines, or even food stuffs. In the most severe form of this allergic reaction, it can kill. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Reebok