SNYDER, Texas — Firefighters were battling not flames, but bees in Texas after a man was attacked by a swarm from a large hive.
In a series of Facebook posts, the Snyder Volunteer Fire Department shared videos and a photo showing the process of addressing the bee problem. Firefighters said they were called to the scene after a man was attacked by the bees.
Firefighters working to expose bee hive. We urge people between 37th and 38th from Austin to Beaumont to exercise extreme caution for the next several hours. Snyder High School students would be advised to use 40th and 42nd for lunch traffic.
Posted by Snyder Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, May 9, 2022
In one post, showing the remnants of the hive, the fire department described the bees as “particularly aggressive at the moment,” noting that the large hive had thousands of bees.
Snyder man attacked by bees early Monday. If you have bees on your property, please call a bee keeper or exterminator. Many people are allergic to bee stings and even one can be fatal. We urge you to take action if you are aware of swarms or hives on your property.
Posted by Snyder Volunteer Fire Department on Monday, May 9, 2022
It’s unclear how seriously the victim was hurt, though the fire department noted that bee stings can be fatal for people with allergies, KTAB reported.
The process to remove the bees and hive had firefighters asking area residents to be on alert and advising high school students to avoid the area during their lunch, KCBD reported.
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