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Incident Record

Horse reportedly killed by angry swarm in Pahrump

A 2009 Review-Journal/AP article states that a horse in Pahrump was killed by an angry swarm in 2003. The exact date and detailed source still need follow-up.

Record ID: NV-NYE-2003-0001
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 2003
Location Pahrump, NV, Nye 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Aggression Classification Aggressive Bee Incident / Historical Reference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/AP article states that a horse in Pahrump was killed by an angry swarm in 2003. The exact date and detailed source still need follow-up.

Public-Safety Lesson

Large animals can be vulnerable to defensive bee attacks, especially when confined or unable to escape. Historical references should be followed up with local archives when possible.

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Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal historical reference

Source Strength: C - Secondary Historical Reference