94-Year-Old Woman Stung 74 Times by Yellow Jackets in Oregon

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 94-year-old woman from Oregon was stung 74 times by yellow jackets while she was doing yard work, sending her to the hospital.

Bernice Arline Patterson was working on a trail near her Oregon City home when she stumbled on an underground wasp nest. She was swarmed within a few seconds, KPTV reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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