Bee swarm interrupted Sierra Madre Middle School graduation ceremony in Pasadena
A bee swarm interrupted Sierra Madre Middle School’s graduation ceremony at Pasadena High School. Reports say a hive in a sprinkler vault was disturbed, dozens may have been stung, firefighters used foam, and four people needed paramedics though no one required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
A bee swarm interrupted Sierra Madre Middle School’s graduation ceremony at Pasadena High School. Reports say a hive in a sprinkler vault was disturbed, dozens may have been stung, firefighters used foam, and four people needed paramedics though no one required hospitalization.
Public-Safety Lesson
Public events involving children can become bee-safety incidents when hidden colonies are present in sprinkler vaults, irrigation boxes, or other school infrastructure.
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Source: ABC7 Los Angeles / CBS News
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