The incident occurred on August 5, when Fandiño, along with two colleagues, developed an academic exploration on a sidewalk.
Andrea del Pilar Fandiño Palacios, a 30 -year -old geologist and teacher at the Faculty of Sciences.
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The academic community of the National University of Colombia is mourning for The death of Andrea del Pilar Fandiño Palacios, a 30 -year -old geologist and professor at the Faculty of Sciences, who died after suffering an attack of a swarm of bees while doing field work in the rural area of Ortega, Tolima.
The incident occurred on August 5, When Fandiño, along with two colleagues, He developed an academic exploration in a path of the municipality.
Suddenly, The bees surrounded them and chopped massively. Witnesses say that there was no reaction time or previous signs, such as the characteristic buzz, that would allow them to be safe.
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The teacher received hundreds of bites, especially on the face, which caused a severe allergic reaction and respiratory distress.
It was initially transferred to an Ortega health center and, Due to gravity, his referral to Bogotá was ordered.
However, During the flight he presented a severe anaphylaxis that forced emergency to land in Ibagué, where, despite medical efforts, he died.
One of the professors who accompanied her continues in the intensive care unit under medical observationwhile the third recovers from less serious injuries.
The Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Gabriela Delgado, LHe deeply loved the event and revealed that Fandiño was a few weeks after supporting his postgraduate thesis. “She was a committed professional, with great delivery to her students and an immense love for geology,” he said in Dialogue with Caracol News.
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The National University declared institutional mourning And he issued messages of condolence to his family, describing her as a passionate woman, of exceptional human quality and with a smile that marked all who knew her. His watch was carried out in Cota, Cundinamarca, in the midst of demonstrations of affection of friends, colleagues and students.
Specialists remember that Bees bites can cause reactions ranging from minor inflammations to mortal anaphylaxics, and that the organism’s response can vary in each exposure, so you must act quickly in the face of any severe symptom.
Source: Integrated information system
