Bee Attack in France Leaves Three in Critical Condition Amid Panic

In a shocking incident over the weekend, three individuals are critically injured following an aggressive bee attack in the town of Aurillac, leading to panic among residents and passersby.

In an unusual twist of nature, a bee swarm in Aurillac has left three people critically injured and 24 others needing medical attention. The alarming event unfolded on Sunday morning, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The mayor of Aurillac, Pierre Mathonier, confirmed that the injured included a 78-year-old woman who suffered 25 stings and required resuscitation following a cardiorespiratory arrest.

Witnesses described chaotic scenes, with local resident Andrée noting the frantic efforts of people trying to escape the onslaught of bees. “I could tell they were being attacked by something but I couldn't figure out what,” he recounted to French media.

The incident has sparked discussions about the reasons behind this aggressive behavior from the normally docile insects. Mathonier suggested that Asian hornets threatening a nearby beehive might have instigated the swarm’s actions. However, Christian Carrier, the president of the regional beekeepers' union, expressed skepticism over this theory. He asserted that bees typically do not leave their colonies in fear of hornets, proposing instead that the attack may be related to overcrowding within the hive.

Carrier speculated that the colony might have been too large for its current hive, resulting in increased aggression when provoked by the beekeeper. “It may be that the bees didn't have enough space and that their colony had no intention of swarming, which can trigger strong aggression,” he stated.

As the local community grapples with this unexpected incident, the authorities are urging caution while they investigate the causes behind the bees' unusual behavior.