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Bee Attack in France Injures 24, Three Critical

7/7/2025

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A shocking bee attack in Aurillac, France, left 24 people injured, with three in critical condition. The chaos unfolded over 30 minutes as unsuspecting passersby were relentlessly stung. Mayor Pierre Mathonier attributed the aggressive swarm to Asian hornets threatening a nearby beehive. Emergency services swiftly rushed to the scene, providing urgent care to the victims.

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A shocking bee attack in Aurillac, France, left 24 people injured, with three in critical condition. The chaos unfolded over 30 minutes as unsuspecting passersby were relentlessly stung. Mayor Pierre Mathonier attributed the aggressive swarm to Asian hornets threatening a nearby beehive. Emergency services swiftly rushed to the scene, providing urgent care to the victims.