Detailed U.S. Incident Records
U.S. Detailed Incident Statistics
These records are an actual documented sample from the much larger U.S. bee-injury data sets. They are used to show the real-world details behind individual reports: what happened, where it happened, who or what was affected, the trigger, severity, response, and available source documentation.
Estimated cumulative bee-related U.S. ER visits, 2001-2025
This current cumulative estimate extends the published national bee-specific annual average through the latest completed calendar year. It does not come with public case files that can be plotted or reconstructed one by one.
The detailed records below are the individual incidents Honey Bee Awareness has been able to reconstruct from public sources with enough information to show what happened, where it happened, the outcome, and the response.
The underlying national study covered nonfatal, unintentional, non-work-related ER cases only. It does not include fatal cases, work-related cases, or incidents that never resulted in ER treatment. See the national U.S. bee-injury data and calculation.
258
Detailed U.S. Case Records
19
U.S. States / Territories Represented
60
Human Fatality Case Records
151
Hospitalization Case Records
49
Animal Fatality Case Records
162
Responder-Involved Case Records
United States Detailed Records by State
These are case-level records selected for documentation and pattern analysis. They are not a count of every bee incident in each state.
What Was Happening When the Incident Began
Includes incident records with a reported activity or setting. Records where the source did not state the activity are not included in this list.
46 Mowing / Yard Work
38 Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter
28 Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing
25 Hive / Colony Disturbance
23 Residential / Property Exposure
17 Unknown / Needs Review
16 Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure
14 Construction / Equipment / Structural Work
10 Bee Removal / DIY Control
10 Public Location / School / Event
10 Farm / Ranch / Field Work
8 Vehicle / Roadside / Transport
6 Utility / Public Works
3 Responder / Public Safety Response
2 Detection / Public Advisory
1 Port / Cargo Interception
1 Animal / Livestock Exposure
Incident Outcomes
Each record is counted once according to its most serious documented outcome.
61 Human Death
140 Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury
34 Animal Death
6 Stinging Incident — No Death or Hospitalization Reported
17 Public-Safety Response — No Serious Injury Reported
Detailed U.S. Incident Records
Showing 1–50 of 258 matching records. Total detailed case records in working CSV: 328. Click a column heading to sort the current results.
| Date ▼ | State / Territory / Area | Trigger | Outcome | Bee Identification | Headline / Summary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 |
TX Bexar / Gene Cernan Drive and Charles Conrad Drive, Kirby, Texas |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Kirby landscaper hospitalized; bees swarm police and exterminator and prompt road restriction KENS 5 reported that a landscaper was hospitalized after a bee attack while mowing in Kirby on Oct. 8. Police were forced to take shelter, an exterminator was later swarmed, and officials restricted part of the neighborhood road. The Express-News corroborated the intersection closure and insects swarming officers as they assisted the injured man. No responder or exterminator hospitalization has been established. Viewer-reported Oct. 9 television follow-up showed a camera inside the colony cavity with no bees visible after exterminator treatment. |
KENS 5; San Antonio Express-News (police cited); viewer-reported television follow-up (Oct. 9)
B - Established News Source |
| 2026-09-30 |
AZ Cochise / Near Quick Silver Road and Cattle Drive, Willcox area, AZ |
Residential / Property Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Willcox-area victim hospitalized after 50 to 100 stings during home attack Willcox Fire-Rescue responded near Quick Silver Road and Cattle Drive after several people were stung or trapped inside a home. One victim inside had 50 to 100 stings, was described as somewhat incoherent and was taken by ambulance for hospital evaluation. Two other people reported 15 to 25 stings. Bees continued attacking inside the home and stung first responders. |
KGUN 9 / Willcox Fire-Medical
B - Established Local News / Fire Department Information |
| 2026-09-29 |
AZ Maricopa / Residential area near Sarival Avenue and Van Buren Street, Goodyear, AZ |
Residential / Property Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
One hospitalized after more than 100 stings in Goodyear residential bee attack Goodyear firefighters responded to a residence near Sarival Avenue and Van Buren Street after three people were stung. One person sustained more than 100 stings and was hospitalized in stable condition; two others declined transport. Firefighters used foam on the colony, and professional removal was advised. |
KTAR / 12News
B - Established Local News / Fire Department Information |
| 2026-09-29 |
AZ Cochise / Near Fort Grant Road and MacDonald Drive, Willcox area, AZ |
Animal / Livestock Exposure | Animal Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Dog killed in Willcox-area bee attack near Fort Grant Road Emergency crews responded to a home near Fort Grant Road and MacDonald Drive after a dog was killed in a bee attack. The incident was one of several serious attacks reported in the Willcox area during the same period. |
KGUN 9 / Willcox Fire-Medical
B - Established Local News / Fire Department Information |
| 2026-09-14 |
AZ Maricopa / Intel Ocotillo campus, Chandler |
Unknown / Needs Review | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Ten treated after bee attack at Intel campus; three transported to hospitals Chandler firefighters treated 10 people after a bee attack at the Intel Ocotillo campus. Three patients were transported to hospitals in stable condition and seven were treated at the scene. |
ABC15 / KTAR
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-08-26 |
TX Erath / Dublin / North Post Oak near railroad tracks |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Brush-clearing worker killed and responders stung after crew disturbed bee colony in barrel A brush-clearing crew using a skid-steer, power tools and hand work reportedly disturbed a bee colony occupying a 55-gallon barrel. A 61-year-old worker received hundreds of stings and died despite treatment; three additional workers received medical treatment, several responders were stung, and bees entered the ambulance during care. A suited firefighter with openings taped closed helped extract the victim, and Erath County supplied additional bee suits before responders used protein foam to suppress the bees. |
Dublin Citizen
B - Established Local News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-17 |
OK Oklahoma / Oklahoma City, OK |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Public-Safety Response — No Serious Injury Reported | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Oklahoma City firefighters assisted broken-down semi trailer hauling bees Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a broken-down semi truck hauling bees. High heat and lack of airflow reportedly led to bees swarming, and firefighters cooled the trailer with water while police assisted traffic. |
KOKH FOX 25
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-11 |
CA Los Angeles / West Covina, CA |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
91-year-old man died after hundreds of bees swarmed him in backyard A 91-year-old man died after he apparently disturbed a beehive while working in his backyard; the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as cause of death. |
NBC Los Angeles / LA County Medical Examiner reference
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-08 |
TX Bexar / San Antonio, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man hospitalized after bee attack while trimming tree A man in his 70s was hospitalized after being stung while trimming tree branches outside his home near downtown San Antonio. |
KENS 5
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06-02 |
TX Bexar / San Antonio, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Three hospitalized after aggressive bee attack; firefighter stung Three people were hospitalized after bees became aggressive while a resident was mowing; the swarm reportedly chased people for at least 100 yards and a responding firefighter was also hospitalized after being stung. |
KENS 5 / KSAT
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-06 |
CA Los Angeles / West Covina, CA |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
91-year-old man died after disturbing beehive in West Covina backyard NBC Los Angeles reported that a 91-year-old man died after apparently disturbing a beehive while working in his backyard. West Covina police said he was swarmed by hundreds of bees, a neighbor found him dead, and the medical examiner listed toxic envenomization as the cause of death. |
NBC Los Angeles / West Covina Police
B |
| 2026-05-26 |
AZ Pima / Sahuarita area, AZ |
Unknown / Needs Review | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man airlifted to hospital after bee attack KGUN 9 reported that a man was airlifted to a local hospital from the Sahuarita area after a bee attack; details were limited and attributed to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. |
KGUN 9
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-05-25 |
AZ Mohave / Lake Havasu City, AZ |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Animal Death | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Two dogs killed and multiple family members stung in reported Lake Havasu City killer bee attack Family/community statements described four family members attacked in a residential courtyard on Memorial Day, with one person reportedly receiving more than 100 stings and two Labrador retrievers killed. FOX 10 Phoenix also reported the Lake Havasu City killer bee attack as a warning to pet owners. |
FOX 10 Phoenix
B - Established News / Removal Company Interview |
| 2026-05-19 |
AZ Maricopa / Phoenix / Scottsdale, AZ |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Multiple hikers stung at Camelback Mountain; trail closures reported Multiple hikers were stung by bees on Camelback Mountain; FOX 10 reported one hospitalization and trail closures, while ABC15 reported contact with four people with minor injuries. |
FOX 10 Phoenix / ABC15 / GearJunkie
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-04-27 |
AZ Greenlee / U.S. Highway 191 near mile marker 165 (horseshoe turn), Greenlee County, AZ |
Vehicle / Roadside / Transport | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Two men rescued after being completely covered by migrating killer bee swarm on Highway 191; five responders stung Two pedestrians were completely covered head-to-toe by a migrating swarm of Africanized bees along a remote stretch of Highway 191. Deputies and firefighters were stung repeatedly during the rescue; one victim was found unresponsive and drooling. Both men were treated and released from a local clinic. Officials found no hive at the scene the next day, confirming it was a traveling swarm rather than a defended nest - the fire department's earliest and most aggressive swarm encounter of the year. |
The Gila Herald
B - Detailed local news with official response information |
| 2026-04-11 |
AZ Maricopa / Central Phoenix / 7th Street and Thomas Road, AZ |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
70-year-old landscaper hospitalized after central Phoenix bee attack Phoenix Fire reported a man was stung multiple times near 7th Street and Thomas Road and transported to the hospital. Follow-up reporting identified the victim as a 70-year-old landscaper clearing weeds who was hospitalized for nearly a week after dozens of stings. |
12News
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| ca. 2026-04-10 |
NV Clark / Cottonwood Canyon Park, Summerlin / Las Vegas, NV |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Stinging Incident — No Death or Hospitalization Reported | Suspected Africanized Honey Bees |
Summerlin woman and dog chased and stung by aggressive bees at Cottonwood Canyon Park KTNV reported that Anne Wayman and her dog Alfie were chased about a quarter mile by aggressive bees at Cottonwood Canyon Park. Wayman reported eight stings; Alfie reportedly suffered about 20 stings and needed emergency veterinary care. |
KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
B - Established News Source |
| 2026-04-04 |
AZ Maricopa / Phoenix, AZ |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Hiker airlifted in critical condition after more than 100 bee stings Phoenix and Glendale crews rescued a hiker near Lookout Mountain after he reported more than 100 stings and could not descend; he was hoisted by helicopter and transported in critical condition. |
ABC15 / Phoenix Fire / The Guardian
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-04 |
TX Cameron / La Feria, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Confirmed Africanized Honey Bees |
69-year-old Vietnam veteran Robert Zamarripa stung 200+ times while mowing near storage shed, collapses in RV Robert Zamarripa was mowing his front yard without incident, then began feeling stings near his backyard storage shed. Struck by escalating pain, he sprayed himself with a hose (ineffective), then ran into his RV where his sister was, and collapsed. His sister's attempts to revive him failed before EMS arrived. |
MyRGV.com
B - Established Local News (MyRGV/The Monitor/Brownsville Herald), named victim |
| 2026-03-28 |
AZ Maricopa / Tempe / ASU Sun Devil Lacrosse Stadium, AZ |
Public Location / School / Event | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Bee swarm stings multiple people and postpones ASU women’s lacrosse game A bee swarm disrupted an Arizona State women’s lacrosse game against Florida. ASU postponed the game due to bee swarms; local reporting said multiple people were stung and one person was transported to the hospital in stable condition. |
ASU Sun Devil Athletics / 12News / Yahoo-AZCentral
B - Established News + Official University Confirmation |
| 2026-02-27 |
AZ Pima / Green Valley, AZ |
Unknown / Needs Review | Public-Safety Response — No Serious Injury Reported | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Santa Rita Fire saves man being stung by large swarm of bees Santa Rita Fire District responded to a bee attack call in Green Valley after a man was being stung by a large swarm. |
KGUN 9 / Santa Rita Fire District
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2026-01-09 |
TX Cameron / Tierra Bonita area / Orphanage Road and FM 506, TX |
Farm / Ranch / Field Work | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man killed following Cameron County bee attack while working in area KRGV reported that a man was pronounced dead after being attacked by bees outside the Tierra Bonita community. Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino said the man was doing work in the area when the attack happened. |
KRGV quoting Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Trevino
B |
| 2025-11-17 |
AZ Maricopa County / Queen Creek / Queen Creek Junior High School, AZ |
Public Location / School / Event | Public-Safety Response — No Serious Injury Reported | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Queen Creek students and staff stung by bees during school fire drill Several Queen Creek Junior High School students and staff were stung by bees during a fire drill. ABC15 reported Queen Creek Fire and Medical responded, four students were treated at the scene, and no hospital transport was needed. |
12News / ABC15 Arizona
B |
| 2025-11 |
NV Clark / Near West Oakey Boulevard and South Rainbow Boulevard, southwest Las Vegas, NV |
Residential / Property Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Assisted-living resident hospitalized after more than 400 bee stings in southwest Las Vegas A disabled assisted-living resident, Louis Smith, was hospitalized after being stung more than 400 times when bees reportedly escaped from a nearby beekeeper property and attacked several residents in southwest Las Vegas. Other residents with limited mobility also reported being stung. |
The Independent / AOL, citing Fox5 News
B |
| 2025-08-18 |
AZ Pima / Tucson / Swan and Grant area |
Residential / Property Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Two people hospitalized after bees swarm mobile home near Swan and Grant in Tucson Tucson Fire Department crews responded to an allergic reaction call and found bees swarming a mobile home near Swan and Grant. Two people inside were actively being stung, crews used foam to remove them, and both victims were transported to the hospital. A firefighter was also stung a few times. |
KGUN 9 / Tucson Fire Department
B |
| 2025-07-31 |
FL Highlands / Avon Park, FL |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Tree worker hospitalized after bee attack; special operations team assisted rescue One person was hospitalized after being stung multiple times while working in a tree; HCFR Special Operations and Avon Park Fire Department assisted because the person could not get down safely. |
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07-25 |
CA San Diego / Santee, CA |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Woman hospitalized with 100+ stings after bee swarm; plumber helped rescue her A Santee woman was hospitalized after more than 100 stings; a plumber and coworker spotted the attack, called 911, and helped before firefighters and EMTs arrived. |
CBS 8 San Diego
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07-22 |
NV Clark / Sun City Anthem, Henderson, NV |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Confirmed Africanized Honey Bees |
86-year-old Henderson man hospitalized after killer bee attack; his dog stung to death An 86-year-old man was stung hundreds of times and hospitalized after a killer bee attack near a vacant home in the Sun City Anthem neighborhood of Henderson; his dog was stung dozens of times and did not survive. The removal company identified the colony as Africanized. State officials used the incident to reiterate that Africanized bees are classified as a public-health threat in Nevada. |
FOX5 Vegas
B - Local news |
| 2025-07-17 |
TX Bell / FM 2409 west of Temple |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Bell County man swarmed while mowing grass; deputies, firefighter and EMS rescued him Bell County Sheriff's Office, Moffat Fire Department and Temple EMS responded after a 54-year-old man was swarmed while mowing grass on FM 2409 west of Temple; responders used water and a fire extinguisher to immobilize bees and transported him to Baylor Scott & White in Temple. |
KXXV / Bell County Sheriff's Office quoted
B - Established News / Officials |
| 2025-07-07 |
AZ Maricopa / Scottsdale, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Human Death | Suspected Africanized Honey Bees |
Worker killed and two others injured after bee attack while working on roof A 65-year-old worker, later identified as Nicolas Lopez Soto of Gilbert, died after being stung while working in Scottsdale; two others were injured/hospitalized. |
ABC15 / FOX 10 / 12News / NRCA
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07 |
GA Chatham / Savannah area, GA |
Vehicle / Roadside / Transport | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Georgia toddler critically injured after more than 150 yellowjacket stings A 2-year-old Georgia boy was critically injured and treated in ICU after more than 150 yellowjacket stings; reports describe multi-organ failure and dialysis treatment. |
FOX 5 Atlanta / FOX Weather
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-07 |
AZ Maricopa / Tempe, AZ |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Multiple people hurt and taken to hospital after bee swarm near landscapers ABC15 reported multiple people taken to a hospital after bee stings near Kyrene and Baseline roads; initial reports said landscapers were working nearby and some victims were stung up to 15 times. |
ABC15
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-06-13 |
TX Brazos / Bryan |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Animal Death | Suspected Africanized Honey Bees |
Bryan family loses entire flock of nine chickens after aggressive bee attack A Bryan, Texas family reported that bees attacked and killed all nine chickens in their backyard flock within minutes. Jennifer Stavinoha told KBTX/CNN Newsource that she rushed outside after her husband texted that bees were killing the chickens and found most already dead, surrounded by bees. A local bee expert told KBTX the chickens may have been caught in territorial behavior between colonies. Bee ID should remain preliminary unless tested or confirmed by an authority. |
WOAI / KMBC / KBTX via CNN Newsource
B/C |
| 2025-06 |
TX Nolan / Roscoe, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Roscoe man hospitalized after bee attack while mowing near cistern A Roscoe man was transported to a hospital after a bee attack while mowing. MyFoxZone reports the elderly man disturbed bees living in a cistern on his property in the 2800 block of County Road 101. A beekeeper later helped remove the bees. |
KTXS / MyFoxZone citing Roscoe Volunteer Fire Department
B |
| 2025-06 |
AL Barbour / Not specified, AL |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Public-Safety Response — No Serious Injury Reported | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Local account: beekeeper encountered very aggressive bees; hundreds of stingers reportedly left in pants A local media account citing ABC 33/40 reported that a beekeeper encountered a very aggressive colony in Barbour County, moved a couple hundred yards away, and was not stung but reportedly had hundreds of stingers left in his pants. |
95.3 The Bear / ABC 33/40 referenced report
C - Local / Partial Documentation |
| 2025-05-17 |
TX Bell / Morgan’s Point Resort, TX |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Tree trimmer and responders hospitalized after bee attack in Morgan’s Point Resort A tree trimmer suspended in a tree was attacked by bees in Morgan’s Point Resort. A fire specialist and patrol officer attempted rescue and were also stung. Three people were transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, with additional people reportedly seeking care later. |
KXXV / KCEN citing Morgan’s Point Resort Fire-Rescue
B |
| 5/10/2025 |
NV Clark / Las Vegas, NV |
Unknown / Needs Review | Human Death | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Family questions whether Las Vegas amateur beekeeper death involved bee stings The Review-Journal reported that Scott Stromme was found dead May 10, 2025, and that family members questioned whether bee stings contributed. The coroner reportedly ruled natural causes. Family members said a beekeeper identified surviving bees as Africanized. |
Las Vegas Review-Journal
B - Established News Source / Conflicting Cause |
| 2025-05-09 |
TX Comanche / Comanche area, TX |
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Suspected Africanized Honey Bees |
Two ranch owners hospitalized; three rodeo horses killed in bee attack Two ranch owners were injured and hospitalized after trying to help three horses under attack by a dense swarm; all three horses died from numerous stings. Reports said officials suspected Africanized bees due to the aggressive behavior, but confirmation was not reported. |
Chron / Comanche VFD via news reports
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-27 |
TX Eastland / Eastland, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man killed after disturbing bees while mowing near abandoned building A 66-year-old man was fatally attacked after disturbing a hive while mowing near an abandoned building; police moved him from the swarm, but he became unresponsive and later died. |
People / NY Post / local police cited
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-26 |
AZ Maricopa / Scottsdale, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man hospitalized after being attacked by swarm near utility box Scottsdale fire officials found a swarm in a utility box after a passing man was attacked and taken to the hospital. |
ABC15
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2025-04-04 |
TX Harris / Houston, TX |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Animal Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Homeowner reports six dogs killed by aggressive bees in wall of home A southwest Houston homeowner reported that an aggressive bee colony in the wall of his home killed two adult dogs and their litter of puppies; the bees also attacked the homeowner and neighbors. |
KHOU / ABC10 repost
C - Local / Partial Documentation |
| 2025-02-24 |
AZ Maricopa / Surprise, AZ |
Hive / Colony Disturbance | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Multiple people stung in Surprise neighborhood; man hospitalized; children and firefighters involved Multiple people, including children and firefighters, were stung in a Surprise neighborhood; one man was hospitalized. |
ABC15 / FOX 10
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-11-23 |
FL Citrus / Citrus County, FL |
Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Tree worker stung over 100 times and fell 30 feet from bucket truck Jon Christian was stung more than 100 times during a tree-trimming job after hitting a beehive and fell about 30 feet from a bucket truck. |
WESH / NBC Miami / Local 10
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-10-08 |
CA San Diego / San Diego / Scripps Ranch, CA |
Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
Grandmother and good Samaritan hospitalized after bee swarm at Scripps Ranch park A grandmother was covered in bees and hospitalized with more than 100 stingers removed; a retired doctor/good Samaritan and a child were also stung after a hive disturbance at Fairbrook Park. |
CBS 8 / NBC 7 San Diego / ABC 10News
B - Established News / Officials Quoted |
| 2024-09-27 |
PR Naguabo / Wooded area near power line poles, Naguabo, Puerto Rico |
Utility / Public Works | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Power-line repair worker fatally stung by bees hidden near utility poles; crew had identified bee risk but skipped protective suits due to heat-stress concerns Four Luma Energy employees were repairing a damaged power line in a wooded area; a hazard assessment had already flagged bee activity near the poles, but the crew chose to work from the ground without bee suits, citing heat-stress risk over sting risk. One worker, left behind briefly to manage a fallen cable, was swarmed. His coworkers found him on the ground covered in bees but could not administer first aid because their bee suits were in the work vehicle, not on their persons. |
OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
A - Official / Government |
| 2024-09-24 |
TX Tarrant / North Richland Hills, TX (8000 block Cross Drive) |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Death | Confirmed Not Africanized Honey Bees |
North Richland Hills man dies after bee swarm attack while mowing lawn; partner also stung Lonnie Dorsey, 72, was swarmed by bees from a hollowed-out tree while mowing his lawn; his partner Patricia Byrns, 74, was also stung while trying to help. Dorsey, who had a bee allergy, was hospitalized in critical condition and died roughly two weeks later. Bee removal experts identified the colony as typical (non-Africanized) honey bees, not the more defensive Africanized strain. |
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / FOX 4 / WFAA
B - Multiple local news reports |
| 2024-09-21 |
TX Hidalgo / 2600 block N. Sugar Rd., Edinburg, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Two neighbors critically injured in separate same-day bee attacks on the same block; one hive found hidden inside a junked vehicle Two unrelated bee attacks occurred hours apart on the same residential block. A man cutting grass was found unresponsive with an obstructed airway; a woman at a nearby home was separately attacked later the same day. Firefighters located the second hive hidden inside an abandoned vehicle on the property. |
ValleyCentral / KVEO-TV
B - Local news / city officials |
| 2024-09-18 |
TX Hidalgo / 7000 block E. State Highway 107, Edinburg, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
Man and woman hospitalized, one unconscious, after bee attack during yard work A man operating a tractor jumped off after being attacked by bees and suffered a laceration; a woman working nearby was also attacked. The man was reported unconscious and the woman semi-conscious when transported to the hospital. |
ValleyCentral / KVEO-TV
B - Local news / city officials |
| 2024-09-12 |
TX Hidalgo / Krenmueller Farms, San Juan, TX |
Mowing / Yard Work | Human Death | Honey Bees — Genetics Not Established |
76-year-old groundskeeper dies after riding-mower disturbs bee swarm at Hidalgo County farm A 76-year-old groundskeeper was mowing grass on a riding lawn mower at Krenmueller Farms when he was attacked by a swarm of bees and stung multiple times throughout his body. He was found after the incident; cause of death was attributed to the bee stings. |
OSHA (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
A - Official / Government |
| 2024-08-26 |
AZ Cochise / Elfrida, AZ (Valley Union High School / Elfrida Elementary) |
Public Location / School / Event | Hospitalization or Serious Human Injury | Reported Africanized Honey Bees |
More than 20 students and staff stung in bee swarm attack at Valley Union High School A swarm attacked more than 20 students and several staff members, including the elementary school principal, at adjacent Valley Union High and Elfrida Elementary. Removal specialists estimated over 100,000 bees in the hive and described the colony as unusually aggressive; both schools were briefly evacuated. No one required hospitalization. |
KOLD
B - Local news |