Massive Bee Escape in Washington After Truck Crash
TL;DR
Approximately 250 million bees escaped after a truck carrying over 70,000 pounds of hives overturned in Washington state. The bees were released from the hives, and efforts are underway to rescue and re-hive them, with authorities closing the area for 24-48 hours to facilitate the process.
- 250 million bees escape after truck overturns in Washington state CBS News
- 250 Million Honeybees Escape After a Truck Rolls Over in Washington State The New York Times
- 250 million bees unleashed upon northern Washington after truck overturns FOX Weather
- 250 million bees escape after semi-truck overturns in Whatcom County KOMO
- ‘Pretty chaotic’: More than two dozen beekeepers step in to contain millions of bees after crash Cascadia Daily News
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