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

An LAPD volunteer officer 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 by family only as Gary - is currently recovering from the vicious attack that took place in Encino and was caught 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 soaked in blood. 

The GoFundMe was started after his family received word that Gary's medical expenses would be wholly his own responsibility, as volunteers are not considered employees with the city.

Since being launched late Tuesday evening, the fundraiser has brought in $7,222. 

An LAPD volunteer officer 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 bees started to swarm the volunteer cop - and shocking footage showed him unsuccessfully trying to swat them away as they stung him multiple times

According to Daniel, Gary has worked with the LAPD as a volunteer for nearly two decades and has risked his life countless times. 

'Dad has been a volunteer for the LAPD for nearly 18 years, has been a first responder to many incidents, and helped save many lives,' he wrote. 

Listing off some of the instances he has assisted in, Daniel wrote 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 KTLA he watched the swarm of bees attack his father live on television and felt helpless witnessing the tragic events unfold. 

'It was gut-wrenching,' 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 - running around the Encino neighborhood frantically while swatting. 

The bees continue to swarm and sting him until he eventually collapses on the ground with blood coming from his face. 

Daniel said that in addition to being stung dozens of times, Gary suffered broken bones in the fall on 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. 

The man could be seen with his hands to his head as he tried to get away from the swarm

The bees descended on the Encino, California neighborhood

Daniel told KTLA his father was in stable condition as of Tuesday evening but in a lot of pain from his injuries. 

'He's got a triple fracture above his eyebrow, on the nose region, I think that's where a lot of the blood came from and just under his eye socket as well,' the son said. 

Gary was given anti-venom and will remain hospitalized for several days as he continues to recover from the horrific incident. 

After Gary was rescued, a local beekeeper was able to move in and remove the problem animals from the street. 

Now, his family is asking the public to help the man who will undoubtedly be left with thousands in medical bills since he is not covered by LAPD.  

'The police department was like, "Oh yeah, no, he's a volunteer and we're not liable,"' Daniel said.

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

'He wants to give to his community and he's a veteran, so he's strong-willed, well-trained, and he does his best,' said Daniel. 

'He's independent, very friendly, always willing to lend a helping hand, will talk to anybody,' Daniel continued. 

The GoFundMe has raised just over $7,000 as of Wednesday evening and will stay up for anyone looking to donate. 

At one point, the man dropped to the ground after tripping up amid the sting-fest

The bees descended on Encino, California, sending three people to hospital for stings and injuries

According to the beekeeper who responded to the scene, the bees' behavior in this incident was unusual. 

Experts have theorized that the large horde may have cropped up due to the excessively wet winter that has 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 from bee and wasp stings each year in America.