Incident Record
Woman hospitalized and three dogs killed after large bee attack at condo complex
A woman was hospitalized after being stung; three dogs died after a large bee attack involving hives in hollow wall spaces/condo structure. Approximately 30 firefighters responded.
Record ID: AZ-MARICOPA-2016-0306
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Date3/6/2016
LocationScottsdale, AZ, Maricopa, AZ, United States
CountryUnited States
State / ProvinceAZ
Record TypeAttack / Stinging Incident
Trigger / ActivityHive / Colony Disturbance
SeverityAnimal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack
Bee ID StatusReported Africanized
Aggression ClassificationAnimal Fatality / Serious Animal Attack
Source Language
Incident Summary
A woman was hospitalized after being stung; three dogs died after a large bee attack involving hives in hollow wall spaces/condo structure. Approximately 30 firefighters responded.
Public-Safety Lesson
Structure colonies in walls/eaves can create severe household and pet risk; insurance and removal/repair issues may follow.
Impact Flags
Human FatalityNo
Human HospitalizedYes
Animal FatalityYes
Responder InvolvedYes
Source Information
Source: ABC15 / 12News / KSL
Source Strength: B - Established News / Officials Quoted