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Assisted-living resident hospitalized after more than 400 bee stings in southwest Las Vegas

A disabled assisted-living resident, Louis Smith, was hospitalized after being stung more than 400 times when bees reportedly escaped from a nearby beekeeper property and attacked several residents in southwest Las Vegas. Other residents with limited mobility also reported being stung.

Record ID: NV-CLARK-2025-11XX
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Date November 2025
Location Near West Oakey Boulevard and South Rainbow Boulevard, southwest Las Vegas, NV, Clark County, NV
State NV
Record Type News Report
Trigger / Activity Residential / Property Exposure
Severity Hospitalized
Bee ID Status Bee ID Unknown
Aggression Classification Severe defensive attack

Incident Summary

A disabled assisted-living resident, Louis Smith, was hospitalized after being stung more than 400 times when bees reportedly escaped from a nearby beekeeper property and attacked several residents in southwest Las Vegas. Other residents with limited mobility also reported being stung.

Public-Safety Lesson

Bee incidents near assisted-living or limited-mobility residents create special evacuation and rescue concerns. Nearby beekeeping or unmanaged colonies can become a public-safety issue when vulnerable residents cannot quickly escape.

Impact Flags

Human Fatality No
Human Hospitalized Yes
Animal Fatality No
Responder Involved Paramedics / EMS

Source Information

Source: The Independent / AOL, citing Fox5 News

Source Strength: B