Man, 43, dies after swallowing a BEE while cycling in freak accident

A CHAMPION rower has died in a freak accident after swallowing a bee while out training.

Waldonilton de Andrade Reis, 43, had been leading a group of cyclists near a beach in Brazil when the bee flew into his mouth.

NewsflashWaldonilton de Andrade Reis died after a bee flew into his mouth while cycling[/caption] NewsflashThe rower had been in a training session on March 2 when the tragic incident took place[/caption]

According to reports, he suffered a severe allergic reaction and died three weeks later.