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Three hospitalized after aggressive bee attack; firefighter stung

Three people were hospitalized after bees became aggressive while a resident was mowing; the swarm reportedly chased people for at least 100 yards and a responding firefighter was also hospitalized after being stung.

Record ID: TX-BEXAR-2026-0602
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Date 6/2/2026
Location San Antonio, TX, Bexar County, TX
State TX
Record Type Attack / Stinging Incident
Trigger / Activity Mowing / Yard Work
Severity Hospitalization / Serious Injury
Bee ID Status Unknown / Not Stated
Aggression Classification Serious Injury / Hospitalization

Incident Summary

Three people were hospitalized after bees became aggressive while a resident was mowing; the swarm reportedly chased people for at least 100 yards and a responding firefighter was also hospitalized after being stung.

Public-Safety Lesson

Mowing near an established hive can trigger a fast, extended defensive response; bystanders and responders also need protection.

Impact Flags

Human Fatality No
Human Hospitalized Yes
Animal Fatality No
Responder Involved Yes

Source Information

Source: KENS 5 / KSAT

Source Strength: B - Established News / Officials Quoted