08/10/2026
Doc Goddard is a hoot! Wish I could have attended his classes 50 years ago at MSU.
What isn’t a hoot, is getting lit up by Yellow Jackets.
A healthy 43 year old man ran over a Yellow Jacket nest in his front yard while mowing. PD was on scene within 4 minutes, ambulance and Firefighters within six. After being dragged to safety, his airway was found to be totally obstructed. High-dose epinephrine, CPR and all other support rendered by the Paramedics while being transported the 7.3 miles to the hospital were to no avail. He was married with two children.
He had no allergy history to stings.
If you live in the country with a lengthy transport time, and bush hog, hunt or work outside, be aware ….. a mass envenomation incident from a large Yellow Jacket nest can produce acute anaphylaxis in even the healthiest of people. Consider getting a script for some EpiPens.