Thank you @mimster! It's possible that if the stinger was intact on the dead bee, by stepping on it, you released it and hence it stung you. That's the only thing I can think of. Sorry you went through that. I'm not worried so much about bees stinging me, but I've also been stung by bald face hornets. Once on the hand and then 3 times by the same hornet on my ankle when he got between the tongue of my shoe and my sock! Not a lot of fun, and they don't die when they sting you. In fact, the can release pheromones that in effect, call in the calvary, and other hornets will come try to sting whatever the threat is. I was fortunate that didn't happen either time, but man, those stings are the worst!
Take care and have a lovely day!🤗💜