South Bexar man Juan Urrutia, 65, dies after attack by bees

Juan Urrutia, 65, dies after attack by swarm while mowing his yard, funeral Monday

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Published On: Oct 15 2012 06:33:41 AM CDT   Updated On: Oct 15 2012 06:51:41 AM CDT
Gathering Bees
SAN ANTONIO -

Authorities say 65-year-old Juan Urrutia died after being attacked by bees while mowing his lawn.

A funeral has been scheduled Monday in San Antonio for Urrutia.

Family members say last Thursday Urrutia and his brother were mowing the yard in southern Bexar County when both men were stung.

Urrutia died later Thursday at a hospital. His brother was treated and released.

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