2nd Bee Sting Death
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jodycb
N 42° 56.443 W 077° 13.739
18T E 318141 N 4756642
Bee Sting Death
Second known in North America
On May 12, 1814 Timothy Ryan died within one hour from anaphylaxis to Bee Sting.
U.S. 2000 Est. 50 deaths/yr.
M. Badger: Eagle Scout Project
Waymark Code: WMGN2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2006
Views: 61
I have been driving by this sign for years and wondered what it was all about. I still wonder.
I would guess Timothy Ryan is buried here, though I didn't find his gravestone.
Marker Name: Bee Sting Death
Marker Type: Roadside
City/Town/Village Name: Hopewell
County: Ontario
Region: Finger Lakes (Region 3)
Agency: Not listed
Dedication Date: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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