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Truck Flip Releases 14 Million Bees in Washington

6/2/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events on May 30, a truck in Whatcom County, Washington, flipped over, unleashing a swarm of approximately 14 million bees. The truck, loaded with 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives, overturned around 4 a.m. Emergency responders and dedicated beekeepers swiftly joined forces to safely recover the bees, ensuring their return to hives while the area was secured for safety.

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Story summary

In a dramatic turn of events on May 30, a truck in Whatcom County, Washington, flipped over, unleashing a swarm of approximately 14 million bees. The truck, loaded with 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives, overturned around 4 a.m. Emergency responders and dedicated beekeepers swiftly joined forces to safely recover the bees, ensuring their return to hives while the area was secured for safety.