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Fox News
08-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Massive bee swarm sends three people to hospital in critical condition, 24 injured
A buzzing commotion has disrupted a picturesque town this summer. A swarm of bees left 24 people injured in an unusual attack on Sunday, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Those walking through Aurillac, a quaint French community, were stung over a 30-minute period, with three people in critical condition evacuated to a hospital. Some 26,000 people were living in the alp town in 2022, according to the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. Aurillack is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Pierre Mathonier, mayor of Aurillac, told a local broadcaster that those who were left in critical condition are improving, AP reported. One victim was a 78-year-old who suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and had to be resuscitated. That individual is now in stable condition, while the other two are said to be in "good health," per the mayor. Mathonier added the attack could have been related to the bees becoming more aggressive over the years. Over a decade ago, Asian hornets were harassing a beehive that was on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel, he told AP. Lt. Col. Michel Cayla, who runs the local fire services, said the attack was "impressive" and he has never seen an attack of this scale. Cayla told French broadcaster TF1, "In terms of the number of victims, the panic among the people and the severity of some of the injuries, it was impressive," as AP reported. Bee sting symptoms are mostly "minor." Victims can experience instant, sharp, burning pain, as well as a welt and swelling, according to the Mayo Clinic. The CDC predicted an annual average of 62 deaths due to bee and hornet stings between 2000-2017 in the United States. The beehive has been removed and relocated outside the town, according to AP.
Extra.ie
08-07-2025
- Extra.ie
24 injured as town's honey bees go on the rampage
Twenty-four people were injured, and three were left in critical condition, in a French town after hundreds of honey bees suddenly turned aggressive. The incident lasted only half an hour, but one victim, aged 78, was stung 25 times. Police had to set up a safety perimeter while firefighters were called in to help the injured. Three had to be taken to hospital. The unusual attack in Aurillac, southern France, may have been caused by the presence of the Asian hornet. This large insect is an invasive species that feeds on honeybees and can destroy entire colonies. Twenty-four people were injured and three were left in a critical condition in a French town after hundreds of honey bees suddenly turned aggressive. Pic: Getty Images Pierre Mathonier, mayor of Aurillac, Southern France, told TV that hornets may have been threatening hives installed on the roof of a town centre hotel. He said this was likely to have made the bees more aggressive. 'The emergency services were perfectly co-ordinated,' he said. Fire chief Michel Cayla said he had never experienced such an attack. 'In terms of the number of victims, panic among the people and the severity of some injuries, it was impressive,' he said.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bee attack in France: 24 injured in Aurillac; hive removed after Asian hornet threat
Representative Image (AI-generated) An unusual bee attack in the French town of Aurillac injured 24 people on Sunday morning, as reported by ABC news. Three of the victims were in critical condition but have since improved, local officials said. Lt Col Michel Cayla, head of the local fire service, said he had never seen anything like it. He described the scene as dramatic because of the number of people hurt, the panic it caused and the seriousness of some injuries. 'In terms of the number of victims, the panic among the people and the severity of some of the injuries, it was impressive,' he told broadcaster TF1. According to the Prefecture of Cantal office, the attack lasted around 30 minutes. People walking in the area were stung repeatedly. Firefighters and medical teams quickly arrived to help the injured, while police set up a safety perimeter until the bees calmed down. The three people in critical condition were rushed to a local hospital. Aurillac's mayor, Pierre Mathonier, told broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that all three were now in better condition. One of them, a 78-year-old, had suffered cardiac arrest and had to be revived. The mayor said this person is now stable, while the other two are in good health. The mayor suggested the bees may have become aggressive after Asian hornets, a type of large wasp tried to attack their hive. The hive had been on the roof of a hotel in the town centre for over 10 years. The hive has since been removed and relocated outside the town by a beekeeper.
Al Arabiya
07-07-2025
- Al Arabiya
Unusual Bee Attack In French Town Leaves 24 Injured, 3 Critically
An unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three in critical condition, according to local authorities. The Prefecture of Cantal in south-central France said passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning. Firefighters and medical teams were rushed to the scene to treat the victims, while police set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack. The three people in critical condition were evacuated to a local hospital. Pierre Mathonier, the mayor of Aurillac, told French broadcaster France 3 the incident may have been related to Asian hornets threatening beehives that had been installed on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel over 10 years ago. He said that this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. 'All ended well,' he said. 'The emergency services were perfectly coordinated.' Mathonier added that one 78-year-old was stung 25 times. Lieutenant-colonel Michel Cayla, in charge of the local fire services, said he had never experienced such an attack. He said one of the victims was in cardiorespiratory arrest and had to be resuscitated in the fire department ambulance. 'In terms of the number of victims, the panic among the people and the severity of some of the injuries, it was impressive,' he told broadcaster TF1.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- The Independent
Unusual bee attack in French town leaves 24 injured, 3 critically
A unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three in critical condition, according to local authorities. The Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France, said passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning. Firefighters and medical teams were rushed to the scene to treat the victims while police set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack. The three people in critical condition were evacuated to a local hospital. Pierre Mathonier, the mayor of Aurillac, told French broadcaster France 3 the incident may have been related to Asian hornets threatening beehives that had been installed on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel over 10 years ago. He said that this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. 'All ended well,' he said. 'The emergency services were perfectly coordinated.' Mathonier added that one 78-year-old was stung 25 times. Lieutenant-colonel Michel Cayla, in charge of the local fire services, said he had never experienced such an attack. He said one of the victims was in cardiorespiratory arrest and had to be resuscitated in the fire department ambulance. 'In terms of the number of victims, the panic among the people and the severity of some of the injuries, it was impressive,' he told broadcaster TF1.
