Incident Record
Hive found near Kit Carson Elementary after at least three children stung
A Las Vegas Sun historical roundup reports that in May 2002 a hive was discovered in a tree about 100 feet from Kit Carson Elementary School after at least three children were stung.
Record ID: NV-CLARK-2002-05XX-KIT-CARSON
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Date2-May
LocationKit Carson Elementary School, Alexander and D streets, Las Vegas, NV, Clark, NV, United States
CountryUnited States
State / ProvinceNV
Record TypeHistorical Lead
Trigger / ActivityPublic Location / School / Event
SeverityPublic Safety Incident
Bee ID StatusBee ID Unknown
Aggression ClassificationDefensive incident / school safety concern
Source Language
Incident Summary
A Las Vegas Sun historical roundup reports that in May 2002 a hive was discovered in a tree about 100 feet from Kit Carson Elementary School after at least three children were stung.
Public-Safety Lesson
Bee colonies near schools can become public-safety issues even before a major attack occurs. Children may be exposed before adults realize a colony is established nearby.
Impact Flags
Human FatalityNo
Human HospitalizedUnknown
Animal FatalityNo
Responder InvolvedUnknown
Source Information
Source: Las Vegas Sun historical roundup
Source Strength: C