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Incident Statistics

This page displays first-pass incident research data from public sources and submitted leads. The dataset is preliminary and should not be treated as a complete historical record. Records, categories, and source notes may be updated as additional incidents are reviewed and verified.

276 Total Records

21 States Represented

59 Human Fatality Records

147 Hospitalization Records

50 Animal Fatality Records

130 Responder-Involved Records

Counts by Trigger / Activity

47 Mowing / Yard Work

39 Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter

27 Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing

25 Hive / Colony Disturbance

22 Residential / Property Exposure

21 Unknown / Needs Review

16 Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure

14 Construction / Equipment / Structural Work

12 Detection / Public Advisory

10 Bee Removal / DIY Control

10 Public Location / School / Event

10 Farm / Ranch / Field Work

8 Vehicle / Roadside / Transport

6 Utility / Public Works

5 Port / Cargo Interception

3 Responder / Public Safety Response

1 Mowing / Brush Cutting

Counts by Severity

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60 Human Fatality

139 Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury

34 Animal Fatality

4 Animal Injury / Veterinary Emergency

5 Responder Involved

12 Public Safety Incident / Advisory

20 Detection / Surveillance / Context

2 Needs Verification / Review

Counts by Bee ID Status

These are normalized Bee ID buckets. Source-specific wording and notes remain preserved in the CSV.

32 Confirmed Africanized

3 Confirmed or Reported Africanized

65 Reported Africanized

14 Suspected Africanized

156 Bee ID Unknown

3 Africanized Bee Detection / Advisory

2 Managed Honey Bee Context

1 Confirmed Not Africanized

Counts by State

66 AZ

66 TX

46 CA

23 FL

23 NV

8 NM

7 AR

6 OK

5 AL

5 GA

5 LA

4 MS

2 NJ

2 PR

2 NH

1 NY

1 ME

1 MA

1 OH

1 IL

1 Unknown / Not Stated

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Date ▼	State	County / Area	Trigger	Severity	Bee ID	Headline / Summary	Source
2021-07-13	AZ	Graham Solomon / Bowie Avenue and Center Street near cotton field	Farm / Ranch / Field Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Reported Africanized	Farm field worker hospitalized after more than 200 bee stings near cotton field A farm field worker was taken to Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center after reportedly being stung more than 200 times while working near a cotton field in Solomon. The report cites a Graham County Sheriff’s Office response and notes Safford Fire Department sprayed the hive.	Gila Herald B
2021-07-12	TX	Bexar San Antonio / South Bexar County, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	73-year-old man dies after being stung hundreds of times in South Bexar County A 73-year-old man died after being swarmed by bees and stung hundreds of times in South Bexar County; local reports cited sheriff’s office information and a neighbor said he had been mowing.	KSAT / KENS 5 / Bexar County Sheriff cited B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2021-06-16	AZ	Maricopa Piestewa Peak, Phoenix, AZ	Outdoor Recreation / Remote Exposure	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Bee ID Unknown	Woman hiker collapses unconscious after bee attack on Piestewa Peak; bystander administers her EpiPen before airlift rescue A woman hiking Piestewa Peak in 115-degree heat was stung by bees and collapsed unconscious. A bystander who happened to have access to the hiker's EpiPen administered it, reviving her partially before Phoenix Fire's technical rescue team arrived and airlifted her off the mountain; she was stable but unable to hike down on her own.	ABC15 / KTAR B - Established local news quoting fire department
2021-04-26	TX	Stephens Breckenridge, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Fatality	Reported Africanized	Thomas Hicks killed by aggressive bees while mowing; wife hospitalized Thomas Hicks, 70, died after an aggressive swarm attacked while he was mowing; his wife was also stung and hospitalized, and firefighters used protective gear during the response.	CBS Texas / Fox 4 / Breckenridge FD cited B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2021-04-24	NV	Clark Lorenzi Street near Westcliff Drive and South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV	Residential / Property Exposure	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Human Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Dog killed and three people stung in northwest Las Vegas bee attack Review-Journal reported that a dog died and three people were stung after bees attacked a northwest Las Vegas neighborhood. Firefighters asked residents to shelter in place, and the homeowner was asked to call an exterminator to locate the nearby hive.	Las Vegas Review-Journal B - Established News Source
2021-01-31	AZ	Maricopa Glendale / near Peoria and 59th Avenues, AZ	Bee Removal / DIY Control	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Human Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Family of four injured and two dogs killed after homeowner attempted shed hive removal in Glendale Reports describe a family of four and two dogs attacked after a homeowner in Glendale attempted to remove a beehive from a shed. Sources using Peoria wording appear to be referring to the Peoria Avenue area rather than the city of Peoria.	ABC15 / FOX 10 / Patch / Newsweek B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2020-08-26	ME	Somerset Jackman	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Fatality Raw: Fatal	Bee ID Unknown	Logging employee dies after bee stings while marking trees to cut At Jackman, Maine, a logging employee marking trees to cut was stung by about four bees, suffered anaphylactic shock and cardiac arrest, and died.	OSHA Inspection Detail A - Official / Government
2020-05-13	AZ	Pima Tucson / South Calle Polar, AZ	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Animal Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Four dogs attacked by bee swarm in Tucson; one killed ABC15 reported that four dogs were attacked by a bee swarm off South Calle Polar in Tucson. One dog died, three were rescued and expected to survive, and Tucson firefighters used foam as a last resort to save the animals.	ABC15 Arizona / Tucson Fire Department B
2020-02-20	CA	Los Angeles Pasadena, CA	Hive / Colony Disturbance	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Reported Africanized	30,000 to 40,000 Africanized bees sent five people to hospital, including first responders A large swarm near Pasadena City College sent five people to the hospital, including two firefighters and a police officer; several sources described the bees as Africanized.	Pasadena Now / NBC Los Angeles / CBS Los Angeles B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2019-10-16	AZ	Yuma Yuma	Farm / Ranch / Field Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatal	Bee ID Unknown	Lemon harvester dies after being stung multiple times by bees At a Yuma-area farm-labor worksite, an employee harvesting lemons was stung multiple times by bees and died.	OSHA Inspection Detail A - Official / Government
2019-10-02	AZ	Pinal San Tan Valley / Hunt Highway and Mountain Vista Boulevard, AZ	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Animal Injury	Bee ID Unknown	One dog killed and another critical after San Tan Valley bee attack ABC15 reported that four dogs were being attacked by a large swarm from a nearby hive when Rural Metro and Pinal County deputies arrived. One dog died, another was critical but expected to recover, and two others were injured.	ABC15 Arizona / Rural Metro Fire Department B
2019-09-28	CA	Riverside Banning, CA	Hive / Colony Disturbance	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Two hospitalized after bee attack; one victim had more than 100 stings Two people were taken to the hospital after a swarm attack in Banning; one victim reportedly had more than 100 stings.	ABC7 Los Angeles B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2019-08-09	AZ	Cochise Near San Simon / Atkins Farm Road, AZ	Farm / Ranch / Field Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	73-year-old man dies after bee attack near San Simon; deputy and two others stung during high-speed response A 73-year-old Duncan man died after a bee attack while cleaning scrap piles near San Simon. His son drove him toward help; a deputy who stopped the speeding vehicle was stung repeatedly while attempting CPR, and bees inside the car made resuscitation efforts impossible. The son and another worker were also hospitalized.	12News / KOLD / Tucson.com / Arizona Daily Independent B - Established news / sheriff-reported local coverage
2019-06-27	CA	Riverside Palm Desert / Sun City Palm Desert Community Association	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Bee ID Unknown	Country-club landscaper cutting grass attacked by bees and admitted to hospital OSHA reported that a 64-year-old landscaper at a country club in Palm Desert was attacked by bees while cutting grass, stung multiple times, and admitted to a local hospital.	OSHA A - Official / Government
2019-04-29	AZ	Maricopa Tempe / near Rural Road and U.S. 60	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospital evaluation / responder callout	Bee ID Unknown	Woman stung dozens of times after wind knocks hive onto her near day care; Tempe rescue crews respond A hive blew from a tree and struck a woman near a home day care in Tempe; rescue crews evaluated her after 20 to 30 stings.	Associated Press / Fox 13 citing Tempe Fire Medical Rescue B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2019-04-03	FL	Brevard Viera, FL	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Man stung more than 100 times while trying to rescue dog A man was stung more than 100 times while trying to protect his dog after bees nested behind a power box at a Viera home.	WESH B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2019-04	TX	Cameron 20000 block Reynolds St., Rio Hondo, TX	Farm / Ranch / Field Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized - Critical	Confirmed Africanized	Homeowner Mr. Hill critical after 1,000+ bee stings while operating tractor near Rio Hondo A Rio Hondo homeowner was found on the ground semi-conscious after receiving more than 1,000 bee stings while operating a tractor; his wife sprayed the bees with a hose until police arrived. He was still recovering in San Antonio at time of report. Officials could not locate the hive despite searching the property.	ValleyCentral / KGBT B - Established Local News (ValleyCentral/KGBT)
2019-02-24	CA	Los Angeles Santa Clarita, CA	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Animal Fatality / Human Medical Treatment	Reported Africanized	Killer-bee hive in Santa Clarita killed dog and sent two women to ER ABC7 reported that a hive of killer bees in a pepper tree attacked a neighbor and her two dogs. Another woman tried to help and was also attacked. One dog died a few days later, another dog survived, both women went to the emergency room, and firefighters used foam and sheltered one victim in a fire truck.	ABC7 Los Angeles B
2019-01-01	TX	Bexar San Antonio, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	73-year-old man recovering after bee attack while doing yard work A 73-year-old man was recovering at Baptist Medical Center after being attacked by bees while doing yard work on the Northwest Side of San Antonio.	Fox San Antonio C - Local / Partial Documentation
2018-09-24	AZ	Graham Safford area, AZ	Bee Removal / DIY Control	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Responder Involved	Reported Africanized	Beekeeper hospitalized after reported Africanized bee attack during hive relocation attempt A beekeeper was hospitalized after being stung more than 300 times while attempting to relocate a hive near Safford. Local reporting quoted Safford Fire Chief Clark Bingham and described a police officer and fire response used to extract the victim.	The Gila Herald / Gila Valley Central B/C - Local Source with Official Fire Chief Comments
2018-09-19	OK	Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Public Safety Incident / Advisory Raw: Public Safety Incident	Bee ID Unknown	Thousands of bees swarmed Oklahoma City employees clearing brush City of Oklahoma City employees reportedly disturbed a nest of bees while clearing brush; the fire department was involved and workers used beekeeping-style protective gear to complete the job.	KOKH FOX 25 / Oklahoma City Fire Department B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018-09-06	NV	Clark Walla Walla Drive near Alta Drive and Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack	Bee ID Unknown	Three dogs euthanized after severe bee attack near Alta and Rainbow KTNV reported that three dogs were critically stung by bees near Alta and Rainbow and were later put down by the family. The dogs owner was also stung, and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said the bees came from a storage box in a neighbor yard.	KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas B - Established News Source
2018-09	TX	Travis Manor, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Critical	Reported Africanized	Manor man suffers heart attack after 160 Africanized bee stings while mowing Simon Poras was mowing his son-in-law’s yard in Manor when Africanized bees attacked. Reports say he was stung about 160 times, suffered a sting-induced heart attack, and the hive was located in a shed in an alley.	Newsweek / FOX 7 Austin B
2018-09	TX	Stephens Breckenridge, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Bee ID Unknown	Breckenridge man hospitalized after bee attack while mowing yard Kenneth LaFavers, 77, was mowing in the 300 block of W. Lindsey in Breckenridge when he was attacked by bees and taken to a hospital in Abilene. Bee removal companies were reportedly called to remove the colony.	Breckenridge American / KTXS search result B
2018-09	TX	Austin Wallis, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Reported Africanized	Wallis couple hospitalized after Africanized bee attack while mowing Vern Roberts was mowing at his Wallis home when Africanized bees attacked. He reportedly received about 500 to 600 stings and spent three days in intensive care. His wife Mary was also stung while trying to help, with reports citing more than 40 stings.	KHOU / ABC13 / Scallywag summary citing KHOU B
2018-08-30	TX	Bexar San Antonio, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Two hospitalized, one critical, after weed eater disturbed underground hive Two people were taken to the hospital, one in critical condition, after a man using a Weed Eater disturbed an underground hive near South Brazos and Nancy Place. Reports said victims were stung more than 200 times.	Fox San Antonio B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018-08-11	AZ	Graham E. Antelope Ln., ~10 miles south of Safford, AZ	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Human Injury	Reported Africanized	Three family dogs die after Africanized bee attack in backyard; 911 initially declined to send help Brandi Morris returned home to find her backyard swarmed with bees attacking her four dogs. She got three inside but the bees pursued them into the garage and laundry room; her first 911 call was declined because the bees 'weren't actively stinging a human' at that moment. A neighbor helped transport the dogs to a vet, both were stung in the process. Two golden retrievers and a Great Dane mix died over the following day; a fourth dog escaped and survived. Firefighters, dispatched after a second 911 call from the neighbor's household, located and removed a 60-lb hive from a shed on an unoccupied neighboring property.	The Gila Herald B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018-08-01	TX	Medina Devine, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Man hospitalized after swarm attack during yard cleanup A man was hospitalized at University Hospital after a swarm attacked during yard cleanup on a property in Devine; a witness described seeing what looked like a black cloud.	Fox San Antonio C - Local / Partial Documentation
2018-07-19	NH	Hillsborough Manchester / Beech Street	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Bee ID Unknown	Manchester city tree worker stung hundreds of times after bucket-truck crew cut into hive A Manchester city worker was hospitalized after being stung hundreds of times while cutting down a tree on Beech Street; neighbors and additional helpers were also stung, for six total people attacked.	WCVB B - Established News / Officials
2018-07-16	CA	Orange Lake Forest, CA	Vehicle / Roadside / Transport	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Reported Africanized	Cleaning woman critical after 200+ stings by Africanized bees; firefighters also stung A 52-year-old housekeeper was critically injured after more than 200 stings by a swarm described as Africanized bees; four firefighters were also stung during rescue.	CBS Los Angeles / CBS San Francisco / NBC Los Angeles B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018-06	TX	Liberty Roadside vegetable stand, Tarkington, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized - Critical	Bee ID Unknown	81-year-old Tom Mizell survives 1,000+ bee stings while mowing field near his vegetable stand Tom Mizell, 81, was mowing a field near his roadside vegetable stand when a swarm attacked, temporarily blinding him. He jumped into a pond for refuge (bees continued stinging him underwater) before crawling out and reaching his wife and son's vehicle. He was hospitalized with over 1,000 stingers removed.	Newsweek / Houston Chronicle B - Established News (Newsweek, citing Houston Chronicle)
2018-05-15	CA	Los Angeles Agua Dulce	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Veterinary Emergency	Reported Africanized	Two dogs died and one remained critical after Africanized bee attack in Agua Dulce FOX 11 reported that three family dogs in Agua Dulce were rushed to Sweetwater Veterinary Clinic after a bee attack; two dogs died, one remained in critical condition, and the family later learned there were three large hives of Africanized honey bees in their trees.	FOX 11 Los Angeles B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018-03-14	AZ	Maricopa Glendale	Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter	Animal Injury / Veterinary Emergency Raw: Animal Injury / Human Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Bee swarm attacked Glendale mother, baby, pet dog, and litter of six puppies FOX 10 reported that an aggressive swarm in Glendale attacked a mother and baby along with the family dog and its litter of six puppies; one puppy was missing after the attack and another reportedly suffered the most serious sting injuries.	FOX 10 Phoenix B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2018	AZ	Maricopa Phoenix, AZ	Unknown / Needs Review	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Three people hospitalized after bee attack near downtown Phoenix AP/KGUN reported that a 35-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman, and a 13-year-old boy were hospitalized by ambulance after a bee attack near downtown Phoenix.	Associated Press / KGUN 9 B - Established News / Officials Quoted
ca. 2017-12-04	FL	Lee Cape Coral, FL	Utility / Public Works	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Reported Africanized	Cape Coral man hospitalized after Africanized bees attacked from underground transformer box A man in Cape Coral was hospitalized after a swarm of bees attacked from an unmaintained underground transformer box owned by Lee County Electric Cooperative in a field behind an apartment complex. Exterminators from Tony’s Pest Control said the swarm was made up of Africanized bees.	41NBC / NBC News / WBBH B - Local News / NBC Report
2017-11-26	LA	East Baton Rouge Zachary / Tucker Road	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Rescue complication	Bee ID Unknown	Firefighters stung by bees while rescuing man trapped under large tree Fire crews responding to free a man trapped under a large tree were stung while preparing the rescue; they suited up, completed the rescue, and EMS transported the trapped man to a hospital.	Firehouse citing Zachary Fire Department post / The Advocate B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2017-09-16	CA	Los Angeles Monterey Park, CA	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Six people, including firefighter, hospitalized after grocery-store parking-lot bee attack Six people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized after a swarm attacked shoppers and firefighters near a grocery store parking lot in Monterey Park.	ABC7 / CBS Los Angeles / FireRescue1 B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2017-08-15	CA	Los Angeles County Palmdale / Palmdale High School, CA	Public Location / School / Event	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Public Safety Incident	Reported Africanized	Dozens of Palmdale High School students stung; 35 transported after hive disturbed About 40 Palmdale High School students were reportedly stung after someone threw an apple at a hive; 35 students were transported to a hospital, including one reportedly stung about 13 times. The source describes the bees as African honey bees.	FireRescue1 / ABC7 report summary B
2017-08-11	TX	Lynn Tahoka / 1501 S. 1st	Bee Removal / DIY Control	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Traumatic Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Construction worker swarmed by bees while assisting exterminator; ladder fall caused hip fracture OSHA reported that a construction worker on a ladder helping lower equipment from an exterminator was swarmed when the equipment came down covered with bees; he fell and was hospitalized with a fractured hip and bee stings.	OSHA A - Official / Government
2017-08-10	IL	Cook Orland Park, IL	Construction / Equipment / Structural Work	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Bee ID Unknown	Construction laborer clearing land unearthed hive and was stung over 100 times OSHA reported that a construction laborer clearing land at a job site unearthed a bee hive and was stung in the face more than 100 times; emergency services transported him to the hospital where he was admitted.	OSHA A - Official / Government
2017-08-03	AZ	Cochise Willcox	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatal	Bee ID Unknown	Vineyard worker dies after bees transfer from exterminator suit during hive-removal estimate At Willcox, Arizona, a vineyard employee standing near a house for a bee-hive removal estimate was stung after bees were present on the exterminator's suit and died.	OSHA Inspection Detail A - Official / Government
2017-08	TX	Cameron Brownsville, TX	Mowing / Yard Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Reported Africanized	Two Brownsville men killed in separate mowing-related Africanized bee attacks Two Brownsville men died in separate bee attacks while mowing lawns during the same month. Reports cite Africanized bees and Cameron County Justice of the Peace Jonathan Garcia stating both victims died from the number of stings.	WTXL / RNN citing KRGV and Cameron County JP B
2017-07-31	AZ	Pima Tucson / 6600 block of South Camino de la Tierra	Tree Work / Landscaping / Brush Clearing	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Reported Africanized	Landscaper Daniel Martinez killed by Africanized bees; widow filed wrongful-death lawsuit Daniel Martinez, 48, died on July 31, 2017 while performing landscaping work at a Tucson-area home. Trade/legal coverage reported that his widow filed a Pima County Superior Court lawsuit alleging homeowners were negligent after Africanized bees built two exposed roof-attached nests, allegedly visible and present for an extended period; seven firefighters were also reportedly stung or hurt during the response. Legal allegations are recorded as allegations, not findings of liability.	Green Industry Pros / Total Landscape Care / PRWeb lawsuit notice C
2017-07-15	NJ	Bergen Ramsey, NJ	Hive / Colony Disturbance	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized	Managed Honey Bee Context	Beekeeper found unconscious in driveway after his own managed colony turned aggressive and swarmed part of town An amateur beekeeper was found unconscious in his driveway after his own hive - kept at his private residence - became aggressive and dispersed throughout the Ramsey neighborhood; his wife was also hospitalized for stings. The town's Office of Emergency Management warned residents to shelter indoors. A 40-year beekeeping veteran called the incident 'extraordinary' and said he'd never seen anything like it. The hive was later relocated to a farm. HBA note: source includes speculation about Africanized bees, but no confirmed bee-ID result was found in this batch.	AP / Gothamist / ABC7 NY / Fox News B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2017-07-11	AZ	Yavapai 17000 block S. Date Creek Rd. (between Hillside and Congress), Yavapai County, AZ	Construction / Equipment / Structural Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	Backhoe operator killed by bee swarm while clearing road on rural property between Hillside and Congress A man doing backhoe road-clearing work for a property owner was swarmed by bees; the property owner had gone inside to escape the heat shortly before. Medical personnel declared him dead at the scene; his body was covered in bees, requiring firefighters to spray a foam agent before recovery was possible.	FOX10 Phoenix B - Established News Source
2017-07-03	CA	San Bernardino Hadley Date Gardens orchard, San Bernardino County, CA	Farm / Ranch / Field Work	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	Date palm worker dies of anaphylactic shock after disturbing hidden hive while spraying fruit from aerial bucket rig A worker spraying water on date palm fruit to remove mite webbing, working from an aerial bucket, sprayed a cluster where a hive was hidden and unseen among the palm branches. Multiple bees attacked; he lowered the bucket and fled to the enclosed cab of the tractor his coworker was driving, but bees entered with him. Both men were stung in the cab before exiting and running further down the row. The victim suffered anaphylactic shock and died at the scene. Cal/OSHA later cited the employer, Hadley Date Gardens Inc., for four violations totaling over $41,000, finding the company's safety plan covered other known hazards (heat, falls, thorns) but had no specific protocol for insect stings at the time. HBA note: the official FACE report documents bee stings and a fatal occupational outcome; do not overstate bee ID without lab confirmation.	NIOSH (CDC) FACE Program / Cal/OSHA A - Official / Government
2017-06-21	FL	Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL	Mowing / Yard Work	Animal Fatality Raw: Animal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack	Bee ID Unknown	Aggressive bees killed 45-pound dog as family watched from inside home A swarm of aggressive bees reportedly killed a 45-pound dog in a Boca Raton backyard while the family watched from inside.	WESH / WPTV B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2017-05-24	CA	San Diego Ramona, CA	Hive / Colony Disturbance	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalization / Serious Injury	Bee ID Unknown	Ramona man hospitalized after swarm attack A 38-year-old man in a rural East County neighborhood was attacked by a swarm and transported to Pomerado Hospital, according to Cal Fire information cited by Patch.	Patch / Cal Fire cited B - Established News / Officials Quoted
2017-05-01	TX	El Paso East El Paso / 3000 block of Cascade Point, TX	Residential / Property Exposure	Human Fatality Raw: Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	Grandmother died after bee attack outside East El Paso home Marcelina Sanchez died after being attacked by bees outside a home in east El Paso. KFOX reported she was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and family later confirmed her death.	KFOX / KDBC B
2017-04-07	NV	Clark South Las Vegas Valley, NV	Residential / Property Exposure	Human Hospitalization / Serious Injury Raw: Hospitalized / Animal Fatality	Bee ID Unknown	Two hospitalized and dog killed after bee swarm terrorizes south Las Vegas street A bee attack on a small south Las Vegas Valley street sent two people to the hospital and killed one dog, according to Clark County Fire Department reporting cited by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.	Las Vegas Review-Journal B