Erode (Tamil Nadu): A 77-year-old man, who was stung by bees while climbing a tree, died at a hospital in the district, police said.

According to the police, Gurusamy, a tree climber of Punjai Thuraiya Palayam village under Bangla Pudur police limits, was attacked by a swarm of bees while climbing a coconut tree two days ago and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. . However, he died in the hospital on Tuesday evening.

Banglapudur police have registered the case and are investigating.