‘The Weather Hooligan’ rushed to hospital after wasp sting

Well-known local weather personality Juandre Vorster was rushed to hospital after suffering a severe allergic reaction from a wasp sting at his home in Montana, Pretoria on Monday. Vorster who is also known as The Weather Hooligan was trimming hedges in his garden when he was stung on the back of his neck, reports thePretoria Rekord. “What was strange is that I was stung by a bee that same morning and I had no reaction,” said Vorster.

My chest and throat started closing up, my face went numb, and I knew I was in trouble. It was hard for me to breathe, and if I didn’t deliberately take a breath, my body wouldn’t breathe on its own,” he added. He said his wife, Yolandi Viktor, did not waste time getting him to the hospital.

“I looked horrible, my face, lips and eyes were swollen. I looked just like a pumpkin and she was amazing as she made her way through traffic to the hospital,” added Vorster. On arrival, he said the staff immediately began treatment.

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Vorster urged people to be cautious when working outdoors and to be prepared for emergencies, adding that allergies can sometimes develop unexpectedly. Vorster is the face behind The Weather Hooligan — a fast-growing, entertainment-meets-weather platform where forecasts come with big energy, quick humour and real-time storm updates for everyday South Africans. A self-described weather lover and ‘meteorological hobbyist’, Vorster has built a loyal following by turning what’s usually a dull forecast into a must-watch show — often using characters, costumes and relatable SA-style banter, while still aiming to keep viewers informed and prepared. Breaking news at your fingertips…Follow Caxton Network News onFacebookand join ourWhatsApp channel.

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