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Man Loses His Eye After Killing Fly That Landed On His Face

Author Cort Freeman
Man Loses An Eye After Killing Fly That Landed On His Face (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)

A man loses his eye after killing a fly that landed on his face in this story that’s gone viral online! Some people say they would “never hurt a fly” and it looks like they might be onto something!

It started with a man trying to stop a minor inconvenience and it ended with him losing one of his eyeballs! It happened in Shenzhen which is in the southern province of Guangdon, China. Now, being someone who would never hurt a fly sounds like something to consider!

Man Loses His Eye After Killing Fly That Landed On His Face

It’s a freak accident after doing something that many of us do on an everyday basis especially during the summer months! Flies, mosquitos, and more flying insects can easily get on our nerves. We don’t want them around and if they land on us we don’t think twice about swatting at it. At least, not until now.

According to NDTV, a man in China had to have his left eyeball removed because of an infection caused by killing an insect on his face! Reports say that an hour after killing the fly on his face, his eye became red, swollen, and painful. NDTV reports he immediately sought medical attention but it was still bad enough that he had to have his left eyeball removed! According to NDTV, he was diagnosed with seasonal conjunctivitis and they had to remove the eyeball to prevent the infection from spreading to his brain.

NDTV says the fly in question was a drain fly, whose larvae often live in water. They are commonly found in dark, damp places in homes such as bathrooms and kitchens. You don’t want them in or near your eyes. A good way to help protect yourself is with cleanliness and keeping these areas of the house clean. So, if you have a dirty bathroom or kitchen and you’ve been telling your roommate or spouse that they need to take care of it–show them this story. If you want to keep your eyeballs, you best keep your kitchen and bathroom clean. If this story and the threat of possibly losing an eye doesn’t motivate them to help you clean, then I think you know what it’s time to do.

According to NDTV, a similar incident happened to a 97-year-old woman in China who got an infection after a fly landed on a wound. It sounds like she had a dirty bathroom and kitchen that was attracting many flies. Again, you want to avoid these problems? Best keep your house clean!

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Oh, America the beautiful. Across our wonderful continent of North America you’ll find amazing, adorable animals. However, you’ll also find creatures that are incredibly dangerous. Here are 5 animals in North America that could kill you.

Now, just because they can kill you doesn’t mean they’re out to do it. Yet, it means they have the possibility of doing so! So, it’s best to be aware!

5 Animals In North America That Could Kill You

Well, some of these animals you’re probably already well aware could kill you. However, some of these animals you might not know can kill you. Or, maybe you don’t know they’re actually around! Hey, like NBC used to say, “The More You Know.”

Naturally, there are many more than 5 animals in North America capable of killing you. There are countless. Some may be big powerful animals. Others may be poisonous. It’s important to know what’s out there. These animals could be lurking in your basement. They could be outside your home. Or, they could be all the way across the country from you and pose absolutely no risk of danger or harm.

Of course, when you only select five animals to talk about, you’re leaving a lot on the cutting room floor. So, you won’t hear about any sharks on the list. We know they can kill you. Additionally, jaguars, mountain lions, and American Bison didn’t make the list. That’s right. Bison can kill you, and they have! Not only are Bison huge animals, but they also have horns! Several ways they can take you out. It’s not just limited to a stampede.

Furthermore, I’m counting an “animal” as anything in the Animal Kingdom. They may be reptiles, amphibians, insects, and more. I’m counting them all as animals. I don’t want to hear that “technically, arachnids aren’t animals” or anything. Let’s just relax and have fun.

These 5 Animals Found In America Could Kill You

  • Grizzly Bears

    Grizzly Bears are incredibly dangerous! They’re also massive. They have sharp claws. Additionally, they have very sharp teeth and brute strength. There is no shortage in the ways a Grizzly could kill you. They’re very popular up in Alaska and Western Canada.

  • Alligators

    Alligators are dangerous animals. They’re ancient, smart, and deadly. According to USA Today, alligators have been responsible for 33 human deaths in the last 50 years. Not a great way to go. They’re quicker than you’d think. Then, sneaky, too! Uh oh.

  • Arizona Bark Scorpions

    These small light brown scorpions are deadly! They have venom that is painful and potentially deadly. You don’t want to be stung by one of these. Note that they are nocturnal and are common in southern California, southern Arizona, southern Nevada, and parts of Utah and New Mexico. Black lights can help you spot them at night.

  • Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

    This species of rattlesnake is endemic to the Southeastern United States. Of course, there are other common rattlesnakes found across the country that are also deadly. They like to live in upland dry pine forests, flatwoods, sandhills, and coastal maritime hammocks. Also, they are excellent swimmers! So, don’t try to get away by swimming. They’ll catch you! It’s said to be the most dangerous venomous snake in all of North America.

  • Brown Recluse Spider

    The Brown Recluse Spider has necrotic venom. Their bites will often require medical attention. It is one of three spiders in North America with dangerous venom along with the Black Widow and Chilean Recluse. They’re mostly found in the Central United States. They are very dangerous and harmful to the older community and younger individuals. They’re typically between 6 and 20 millimeters.

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