Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck in US
Summary
An estimated 250 million bees escaped after a truck overturned in Washington, US. Authorities warned the public to stay away from the swarm while bee-keepers worked to recapture the bees and return them to their hives.Key Facts
- A truck carrying about 250 million bees overturned in Washington state near the Canadian border.
- Emergency officials and several bee-keepers were involved in recapturing the bees.
- Authorities closed the crash site until the rescue operation was finished.
- The plan was to have the bees return to their hives and find their queen within 24-48 hours.
- More than two dozen bee-keepers helped with the rescue efforts.
- Police shared video showing large numbers of bees around the overturned truck.
- Many bee-keepers rent out hives to farmers for crop pollination.
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