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
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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