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Incident Record

Man hospitalized after bee attack while trimming tree

A man in his 70s was hospitalized after being stung while trimming tree branches outside his home near downtown San Antonio.

Record ID: TX-BEXAR-2026-0608
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 6/8/2026
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

A man in his 70s was hospitalized after being stung while trimming tree branches outside his home near downtown San Antonio.

Public-Safety Lesson

Before trimming trees or doing outdoor work, inspect for bee activity and have a clear escape route to shelter.

Impact Flags

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

Source Information

Source: KENS 5

Source Strength: B - Established News / Officials Quoted