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Aggressive Bee Incident / Historical Reference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 Historical references should be followed up with local archives when possible.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Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal historical reference
Source Strength: C - Secondary Historical Reference