Resident's beehive-spraying attempt unleashes swarm that stings eight people, kills a tied dog, in downtown Bisbee
A Brewery Gulch resident sprayed a long-established beehive wedged in an old brick warehouse; the Africanized colony erupted into the street, attacking pedestrians, dogs, birds, and even telephone poles. A tied-up Labrador retriever died five hours later. Eight people were hospitalized, including Debrah Strait, stung up to 300 times after bees filtered into her car through a partially open window. A policeman had to wrap himself in a blanket for protection.
Incident Summary
A Brewery Gulch resident sprayed a long-established beehive wedged in an old brick warehouse; the Africanized colony erupted into the street, attacking pedestrians, dogs, birds, and even telephone poles. A tied-up Labrador retriever died five hours later. Eight people were hospitalized, including Debrah Strait, stung up to 300 times after bees filtered into her car through a partially open window. A policeman had to wrap himself in a blanket for protection.
Public-Safety Lesson
Distinct from the existing 2011 Bisbee farm-animal case (different decade, location within town, and trigger) - a second major Bisbee incident, showing this specific town has a recurring pattern.
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Source Information
Source: Sunset Magazine / Arizona Daily Star (via secondary source)
Source Strength: B