Georgia Toddler Hospitalized After Severe Yellow Jacket Attack. A Georgia family is facing a heartbreaking crisis after 2-year-old Beckham Reed was stung over 150 times by yellow jackets while riding a toy car with his cousins. They had unknowingly disturbed a hidden nest, triggering a massive swarm that covered Beckham in stings.
He was initially treated with morphine and Benadryl at the hospital and sent home, but within 24 hours, his condition worsened—his skin turned yellow, and doctors discovered multi-organ failure. Born with only one functioning kidney, Beckham was especially vulnerable to the venom.
He was rushed to the ICU at Memorial Health in Savannah, where he was placed on a ventilator, started on dialysis, and received intensive care. His young body is struggling to process the venom, and since there’s no antivenom for yellow jackets, doctors can only support his recovery.
The incident has drawn widespread attention, with community members offering prayers, donations, and support. His parents have put their lives on hold to be by his side as he continues to fight. Recent updates show signs of improvement in his liver and kidney function—bringing hope in the midst of a long and uncertain recovery.
Beckham’s story is a powerful reminder of the dangers yellow jackets pose, especially to children, and the importance of quick medical care and prevention.