NAVAS, PUERTO PLATA PROVINCE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Haitian man known as Elías died after being attacked by a swarm of bees in the Vista Alegre sector of the Navas urban area.
According to witnesses, the man was caught by surprise and had no chance to escape. Residents nearby tried to intervene, but despite their efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries before medical personnel arrived.
The Dominican National Police and other authorities arrived at the scene, secured the area, and launched an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of the incident and why the bees attacked.
