Incident Record
Hive found near Kit Carson Elementary after at least three children stung
A Las Vegas Sun historical roundup reports that in May 2002 a hive was discovered in a tree about 100 feet from Kit Carson Elementary School after at least three children were stung.
Record ID: NV-CLARK-2002-05XX-KIT-CARSON
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Date
May 2002
Location
Kit Carson Elementary School, Alexander and D streets, Las Vegas, NV, Clark County, NV
State
NV
Record Type
Historical Lead
Trigger / Activity
Public Location / School / Event
Severity
Public Safety Incident
Bee ID Status
Bee ID Unknown
Aggression Classification
Defensive incident / school safety concern
Incident Summary
A Las Vegas Sun historical roundup reports that in May 2002 a hive was discovered in a tree about 100 feet from Kit Carson Elementary School after at least three children were stung.
Public-Safety Lesson
Bee colonies near schools can become public-safety issues even before a major attack occurs. Children may be exposed before adults realize a colony is established nearby.
Impact Flags
Human Fatality
No
Human Hospitalized
Unknown
Animal Fatality
No
Responder Involved
Unknown
Source Information
Source: Las Vegas Sun historical roundup
Source Strength: C