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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Manhunt underway for GA double homicide suspect accused of opening fire at gathering
The search for a man sought in the killing of two men is underway in south Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Wilcox County Sheriff Jeff Wessell has identified 39-year-old Quintavis Holt as a suspect in last week's double homicide. Holt is wanted in connection with the deaths of Nathadius Lawson, 39 and Charleston Calix, 40, both of Pineview, Ga. Authorities said around 12:14 a.m. on May 25, Holt came to a home on Depot Street in Pineview where several people were gathered outside. WCSO said Holt allegedly opened fire, killing both men. Holt then ran away. TRENDING STORIES: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Dwight Eubanks diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer Atlanta tenants say they're being wrongly labeled as squatters amid unsafe living conditions GA Waffle House employees greet customer with sweetest gesture in viral TikTok video The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has joined the investigation. Arrest warrants have been obtained for Holt. He faces the following charges: Two counts of malice murder One count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime One count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Two counts of aggravated assault Sheriff Wessel asks the community to remain vigilant as Holt is considered armed and dangerous. 'Violent and senseless crimes like this have no place in Wilcox County. We will not rest until he is taken into custody and behind bars where he belongs,' Wessel said. Anyone with information or who knows where Holt is, call the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-8477 or the Wilcox County Sheriff's Office at 229-467-2322. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bee recovery work complete after millions spill out on Whatcom County, WA road
The Brief Recovery crews have cleared the site of a semi-truck crash in Whatcom County. Millions of bees were being transported by the semi-truck driver at the time. The roadway was closed for more than 24 hours. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - On Saturday afternoon, cleanup crews in Whatcom County announced the completion of bee recovery work at the site of a semi-truck crash that involved millions of bees on May 30. The backstory Weidkamp Road in Whatcom County was shut down Friday morning after local authorities reported that a truck that was carrying 70,000 pounds of bees had overturned. On Saturday morning, the sheriff's office reported that 14 million bees spilled out during the crash. Initial reports estimated the number of bees was closer to 250 million. The WCSO thanked those who were able to more accurately assess the number of impacted bees. Local perspective Deputies say more than two dozen people showed up to help ensure the rescue of millions of the pollinating honey bees. Crews and community members were working with hive boxes from the crash to recover, restore and return the highest number of bees possible. The Washington State Department of Agriculture posted on social media Friday that most bees would be expected to survive under their recovery plan. The Source Information in this story came from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Homicide investigation underway after 5-year-old dies in Federal Way, WA Major 5-day SR 18 closure at I-90 in Snoqualmie, WA Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed Why hasn't anyone been charged in Seattle clash arrests? What we know Mandatory driver's education to expand under new Washington law To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Warning as truck accident unleashes 250 million honeybees in northwestern US
A truck carrying millions of honeybees has overturned in the northwestern United States, prompting emergency warnings from local authorities. The truck, carrying approximately 31,751kg (70,000 pounds) of active beehives, overturned on Friday in Washington state's Whatcom County – a rural area near the Canadian border, about 48km south of Vancouver. '250 million bees are now loose,' the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) announced on its official social media page. 'Avoid the area due to the potential of bee escaping and swarming.' Authorities sealed off parts of the area and urged the public to keep a safe distance of at least 200 yards (182 metres) as officials and bee experts helped recover, restore and reset the hives, according to the sheriff's office. The goal, officials said, is to safely re-hive the bees and help them locate their queens, a process that could take up to 48 hours. While some beekeepers focus solely on honey production, many others lease their hives to farmers who rely on bees to pollinate their crops. (Agencies)
The South African
2 days ago
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- The South African
Millions of BEES escape from overturned truck
Millions of bees escaped from an overturned truck in the US state of Washington on Friday, sparking warnings from authorities for the public to avoid the swarm. Emergency officials were helped by several master beekeepers after the truck, which had been hauling roughly 31.75kg of active honey bee hives, flipped over on a road near the Canadian border. 'Remain closed' 'The goal is to save as many bees as possible,' Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) said shortly after the incident. The authorities said the site of the crash would remain closed 'until the rescue is complete'. WCSO urged people to 'avoid the area due to the potential of bees escaping and swarming', and initially said 250 million bees were loose. After receiving information from one of the beekeepers doing recovery work, it said that a more accurate total was considerably lower and closer to 14 million. 'The plan is to allow the bees to re-hive and find their queen bee,' WCSO said. Authorities said they hoped this would happen 'within the next 24-48 hours'. In an update posted to social media later on Friday, police thanked 'the wonderful community of beekeepers', saying 'over two dozen' had turned up to help with rescue efforts. 'By morning, most bees should have returned to their hives,' WCSO wrote on Facebook. Footage shared by police showed huge numbers of bees swarming around the overturned lorry. While some beekeepers aim only to produce honey, many others rent out their hives to farmers who need the insects to pollinate their crops. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
It looks like an average truck accident but horror crash takes a crazy turn
A truck in Washington rolled over near the Canadian border, but the average looking accident turned chaotic after millions of bees escaped from the cargo. A commercial semi-truck carrying around 70,000 pounds of honey bee hives overturned in rural Whatcom County at round 4am on Friday. Photos of the accident show the trucks cargo load overturned onto the road, blocking both lanes. The hive cargo came off the truck at around 9am, releasing roughly 250 million bees into the air, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Video footage captured at the site of the accident showed the mass amounts of bees swarming over the truck and within the air. Efforts to save the swarm of bees ensued, as more than two dozen volunteered on scene to assist in re-setting the box hives and allow the bees to re-hive. 'The plan is to allow the bees to re-hive and find their queen bee,' the sheriff's office said. 'The goal is to save as many bees as possible.' At around 10.30am, deputies turned the scene over to WCSO Division of Emergency Management who were assisted by several Master Beekeepers, the sheriff's office said. Weidkamp Road, where the truck overturned, remained closed throughout Friday as the process of letting the bees re-hive occurred. According to WCSO Patrol, the roadway is set to be closed between 24 and 48 hours. While the sheriff's office said 'there is no general health risk to the public,' it warned travelers and locals to stay clear of the area between Loomis Trail Road and W. Badger, Berthusen Park. Most of the bees are expected to have re-hived by Saturday morning.
