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Frantic rescue: Beekeepers rescue millions of bees after truck overturns
FOX Weather • • general
Key Points:
- An 18-wheeler carrying approximately 24 million commercial bees in about 400 hives rolled over in Orange County, Texas, causing the bees to scatter in the Colony Lane and Colony Drive area.
- The truck rollover was reportedly caused by the driver failing to make a turn, according to Queen Bee Supply LLC, the company responsible for the bees.
- Beekeepers and emergency crews worked together to safely relocate most of the bees to a local honey farm, with cleanup efforts continuing into Monday.
- Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid the area during the operation, as unmanaged bee swarms can pose stinging risks and disrupt local ecosystems.
- Officials emphasized that sudden bee swarms tend to be docile and recommended not swatting at bees but instead running away and protecting the head and face if encountered.
