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26/07/2013
Man Dies After Allergic Reaction To Horsefly Bite
A 48-year-old man has died after suffering anaphylactic shock when he was bitten by a horsefly.
It is understood that Andy Baxter collapsed while watching his 17-year-old daughter ride her horse.
He suffered an "incredibly rare" allergic reaction to the bite from a horsefly.
According to Allergy UK it is extremely rare for a person to suffer such an allergic reaction to a horsefly bite.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that Andy Baxter collapsed while watching his 17-year-old daughter ride her horse.
He suffered an "incredibly rare" allergic reaction to the bite from a horsefly.
According to Allergy UK it is extremely rare for a person to suffer such an allergic reaction to a horsefly bite.
(MH/CD)
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