Dozens Hurt in Mass Bee Stinging
The stinging incidents occurred over a 30-minute span, as passersby were attacked in the town center. The Prefecture of Cantal in south-central France reported that emergency services, including firefighters and medical teams, responded swiftly to treat the victims. Police also established a security perimeter around the area until the bees ceased their aggressive behavior.
The three critically injured individuals were transported to a local hospital. Pierre Mathonier, the mayor of Aurillac, told French broadcaster BFM TV on Monday that their conditions had improved. One of them, a 78-year-old person, had suffered cardiorespiratory arrest and required resuscitation but is now in stable condition. The other two victims "are in good health," he added.
Mayor Mathonier suggested that the incident may have been triggered by a conflict between Asian hornets and a beehive that had been installed over a decade ago on the roof terrace of a hotel in the town center. He noted that this possible disturbance may have provoked the bees' aggressive behavior.
The beekeeper responsible for the hive has since removed it and relocated it outside the town, the mayor confirmed.
Lt. Col. Michel Cayla, who oversees the local fire services, described the attack as unprecedented in his experience. He recounted that the victim who suffered cardiorespiratory arrest had to be revived in the fire department's 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.
This article includes reporting by The Associated Press.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
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