Incident Record
Rottweiler reportedly killed by bees while left on leash in backyard
A 2009 Review-Journal article states that in 1998 a rottweiler left on a leash in a backyard was killed by bees. Exact date and original source need follow-up.
Record ID: NV-CLARK-1998-0001
This record is part of a first-pass incident research dataset. Records, categories, and source notes may be updated as additional information is reviewed and verified.
Date
1998
Location
Las Vegas Valley, NV, Clark County, NV
State
NV
Record Type
Attack / Stinging Incident
Trigger / Activity
Animal / Pet / Livestock Encounter
Severity
Animal Fatality / Needs Verification
Bee ID Status
Reported Africanized / Killer Bees Context
Aggression Classification
Aggressive Bee Incident / Historical Reference
Incident Summary
A 2009 Review-Journal article states that in 1998 a rottweiler left on a leash in a backyard was killed by bees. Exact date and original source need follow-up.
Public-Safety Lesson
Leashed or confined dogs may be unable to escape defensive bees. Pet-safety guidance should include avoiding prolonged confinement near possible bee nesting sites.
Impact Flags
Human Fatality
No
Human Hospitalized
No
Animal Fatality
Yes
Responder Involved
Unknown
Source Information
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal historical reference
Source Strength: C - Secondary Historical Reference