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9 News
08-07-2025
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- 9 News
Bee attack leaves 24 people injured in French town of Aurillac
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here An unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three who were in critical condition but have since improved, according to local authorities. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. 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. An unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured. (CNN) The three people in critical condition were evacuated to a local hospital. Pierre Mathonier, the mayor of Aurillac, told French broadcaster BFM TV yesterday that their condition has improved. One of them was a 78-year-old person who had to be resuscitated after cardiorespiratory arrest and is now in stable condition, he said. The two others "are in good health," he added. According to the mayor, the incident may have been related to Asian hornets threatening a beehive that had been installed on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel more than a decade ago. He said that this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. Mathonier said that the beekeeper has removed the beehive and relocated it outside of the town. Lieutenant Colonel Michel Cayla, in charge of the local fire services, said that he had never experienced such an attack. He said the victim who was in cardiorespiratory arrest had to be resuscitated 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. France World Bees hospitals health police CONTACT US
The Journal
07-07-2025
- The Journal
Bee attack in French town leaves 24 injured
AN UNUSUAL ATTACK by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three in a critical condition. The Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France, said passers-by were stung over a period of about 30 minutes yesterday morning. Firefighters and medical teams 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 a critical condition were evacuated to a local hospital. Advertisement 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 town centre hotel more then 10 years ago. He said this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. 'All ended well,' he said. 'The emergency services were perfectly coordinated. There was no panic in Aurillac but a number of people were stung.' Mathonier added that one 78-year-old was stung 25 times. Lieutenant-colonel Michel Cayla, who is 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.
Global News
07-07-2025
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- Global News
Bee attack in southern France leaves 3 hospitalized, 24 injured
A rare bee attack in the French town of Aurillac left 24 people injured, including some critically, according to local authorities. People walking in the south-central France town were stung over a period of 30 minutes on July 6, according to The Associated Press. 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. Aurillac Mayor Pierre Mathonier told French broadcaster BFM TV on July 7 that the three people in critical condition were sent to a local hospital and their condition has since improved. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy One of them, a 78-year-old, had to be resuscitated in the fire department's ambulance after cardiorespiratory arrest. That person is now in stable condition, Mathonier said. The two others 'are in good health,' he added. Story continues below advertisement Mathonier told the media that the bees may have become aggressive after their rooftop hives were attacked by Asian hornets. He said the rooftop beehives were installed in a downtown hotel more than 10 years ago. He also said that the beekeeper has removed the beehive and relocated it outside of the town. 'All ended well,' Mathonier told the public television network France 3. 'The emergency services were perfectly coordinated. There was no panic in Aurillac, but a number of people were stung.' Mathonier added that the 78-year-old victim was stung 25 times. Lt. Col. Michel Cayla, in charge of the local fire services, said he had never experienced such an attack. '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. Reactions to stings from honeybees and wasps range in severity from minor to potentially fatal, according to the Mayo Clinic. In most cases, stings only cause a brief, sharp pain, along with slight swelling and redness. If you're allergic to insect venom, a more severe reaction, called anaphylaxis, can occur and require emergency medical attention, the Mayo Clinic explains. Story continues below advertisement — With files from The Associated Press
07-07-2025
- Health
Bees attack French town, leaving 24 injured
AURILLAC, France -- A unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three who were in critical condition but have since improved, according to local authorities. Passersby were stung over a period of about 30 minutes on Sunday morning, according to the Prefecture of Cantal, in south-central France. 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 BFM TV on Monday that their condition has improved. One of them was a 78-year-old person who had to be resuscitated after cardiorespiratory arrest and is now in stable condition, he said. The two others 'are in good health,' he added. According to the mayor, the incident may have been related to Asian hornets threatening a beehive that had been installed on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel more than a decade ago. He said that this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. Mathonier said that the beekeeper has removed the beehive and relocated it outside of the town. Lt. Col. Michel Cayla, in charge of the local fire services, said that he had never experienced such an attack. He said the victim who was in cardiorespiratory arrest had to be resuscitated 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.
The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Bee attack in French town leaves 24 injured
Firefighters and medical teams 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 a 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 town centre hotel more then 10 years ago. He said this had likely caused the bees to become aggressive. 'All ended well,' he said. 'The emergency services were perfectly coordinated. There was no panic in Aurillac but a number of people were stung.' Mr Mathonier added that one 78-year-old was stung 25 times. Lieutenant-colonel Michel Cayla, who is 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.
