Volunteer LAPD officer left bloodied after being attacked by an angry swarm of bees

An LAPD volunteer who was stung more than 100 times by an angry swarm of bees on Monday is bloodied and battered in photos released from his hospital bed.

The man – identified only as Gary by the family – is currently recovering from the vicious attack that took place in Encino and was captured on camera by helicopters.

In the new photo released by Gary’s son Daniel, the Air Force veteran’s face is swollen and bruised with a bandage over his right eye that is drenched in blood.

The GoFundMe was established after his family received notice that Gary’s medical expenses would be his sole responsibility, as volunteers are not considered city employees.

Since launching late Tuesday night, the fundraiser has raised $7,222.

According to Daniel, Gary has volunteered with the LAPD for nearly 20 years and has risked his life countless times.

“Dad has volunteered for the LAPD for nearly 18 years, was a first responder on many incidents and saved many lives,” he wrote.

Daniel lists a number of cases in which he has assisted, writing that Gary once helped “clear a baby’s airway when it was suffering from RSV and stopped breathing before paramedics could arrive.”

The man’s son told it KTLA he watched the swarm of bees attack his father on live television and felt helpless watching the tragic events unfold.

“It was heartbreaking,” Daniel said. ‘I couldn’t even believe it. It looked so painful.’

The video taken from above shows Gary – then identified as a civilian volunteer – frantically running through the Encino neighborhood while whacking.

The bees continue to swarm and sting him until he finally collapses to the ground with blood pouring from his face.

Daniel said Gary was not only stabbed dozens of times, but also suffered broken bones in the fall onto the concrete.

After a short time, Gary was rescued from the bees and taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his fractures and other injuries.

Daniel told KTLA that his father was stable Tuesday night but was in a lot of pain from his injuries.

“He has a triple fracture above his eyebrow, in the nasal area, I think that’s where a lot of the blood came from and also just below his eye socket,” the son said.

Gary was given an antidote and will be hospitalized for several days as he recovers from the horrific incident.

After Gary was rescued, a local beekeeper was able to move in and get the problem animals off the streets.

Now his family is asking the public to help the man who will no doubt have to pay thousands of medical bills because he is not covered by the LAPD.

“The police said, ‘Oh yeah, no, he’s a volunteer and we’re not liable,'” Daniel said.

He continued, saying he hopes the community will rally to support the man who has always given back.

“He wants to give something to his community and he’s a veteran, so he’s strong-willed, well-educated and trying his best,” Daniel said.

“He’s independent, very friendly, always willing to lend a helping hand, will talk to anyone,” Daniel continued.

The GoFundMe has raised just over $7,000 as of Wednesday night and is staying up for anyone who wants to donate.

According to the beekeeper who was on site, the behavior of the bees in this incident was unusual.

Experts have theorized that the large horde may have emerged because of the extremely wet winter that contributed to more pollen in the area.

More pollen in the air means more active bee colonies.

Gary’s family said they are just glad he is alive and recovering.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 62 people die each year from bee and wasp stings in America.