In an alarming incident over the weekend, a group of bees in Aurillac, France, attacked unsuspecting passersby, leading to three individuals being hospitalized in critical condition and dozens more suffering injuries.
Bee Attack in Aurillac Leaves Three in Critical Condition Amidst 24 Injuries
Bee Attack in Aurillac Leaves Three in Critical Condition Amidst 24 Injuries
A sudden swarm of bees wreaks havoc in a French town, causing severe injuries.
In a surprising turn of events, three residents of Aurillac are currently fighting for their lives following a dramatic bee attack that occurred on Sunday morning, resulting in 24 other individuals sustaining injurious stings, as confirmed by the town’s mayor. The alarming event took place in the central-southern part of France, prompting immediate medical response.
Among those injured was a 78-year-old woman, who experienced a severe reaction with 25 stings and required urgent resuscitation after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of panic as the swarm descended upon the crowded area. A local man named Andrée recounted the chaos, describing people frantically trying to swat away the aggressive bees amid their confusion.
Local officials quickly cordoned off the impacted area, with the help of firefighters and police, and enlisted a local beekeeper to safely disperse the swarm using smoke. Mayor Pierre Mathonier suggested that the attack could have been provoked by Asian hornets threatening a nearby beehive. However, Christian Carrier, the president of the regional beekeepers' union, expressed skepticism regarding this theory. He noted that bees typically remain close to their hives, especially in the face of perceived threats from hornets.
Carrier posited an alternative scenario, suggesting that the colony could have outgrown its hive and consequently become agitated when the beekeeper managed it. He explained that such overcrowding might trigger aggressive behavior in bees, even if they did not initially intend to swarm.
Among those injured was a 78-year-old woman, who experienced a severe reaction with 25 stings and required urgent resuscitation after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of panic as the swarm descended upon the crowded area. A local man named Andrée recounted the chaos, describing people frantically trying to swat away the aggressive bees amid their confusion.
Local officials quickly cordoned off the impacted area, with the help of firefighters and police, and enlisted a local beekeeper to safely disperse the swarm using smoke. Mayor Pierre Mathonier suggested that the attack could have been provoked by Asian hornets threatening a nearby beehive. However, Christian Carrier, the president of the regional beekeepers' union, expressed skepticism regarding this theory. He noted that bees typically remain close to their hives, especially in the face of perceived threats from hornets.
Carrier posited an alternative scenario, suggesting that the colony could have outgrown its hive and consequently become agitated when the beekeeper managed it. He explained that such overcrowding might trigger aggressive behavior in bees, even if they did not initially intend to swarm.
