Wood County Man Dies after Exposure to Temik

QUITMAN – A Wood County man has died after being exposed to the agricultural pesticide, Temik, which is reportedly one of the most toxic chemicals ever made. Bradie Bruce, 64, became ill Saturday. He was rushed to East Texas Medical Center in Quitman, where he later died. Investigators say the poisoning was intentional. While he didn’t leave a suicide note, he reportedly made a dying declaration to the hospital’s emergency room staff. Because of the nature of the chemical, the site where he was found had to be decontaminated. The hospital emergency room was also quarantined and thoroughly cleaned.