Four family dogs killed after massive bee swarm escaped from neighbor property in Palmdale
A Palmdale family reported that four of their six dogs died after a massive bee swarm attacked them in the backyard. ABC7 reported the family later learned the bees belonged to a neighbor and had escaped. One puppy reportedly had 900 stingers pulled from its ears.
Incident Summary
A Palmdale family reported that four of their six dogs died after a massive bee swarm attacked them in the backyard. ABC7 reported the family later learned the bees belonged to a neighbor and had escaped. One puppy reportedly had 900 stingers pulled from its ears.
Public-Safety Lesson
Animal fatalities can occur quickly when bees escape or issue from a nearby managed or unmanaged hive. Pets confined in yards may have no way to escape and neighbors should be warned promptly when a colony becomes defensive.
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Source Information
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles
Source Strength: B