A bee attack in Aurillac, France, resulted in 24 people being injured, with three in critical condition, according to local officials. The Prefecture of Cantal reported that passersby were stung over a 30-minute period on a Sunday morning. Firefighters and medical teams quickly responded to treat the victims, while police established a security perimeter until the bees ceased their attack. The three critically injured individuals were taken to a nearby hospital for further care.
Aurillac Mayor Pierre Mathonier suggested that the incident may have been triggered by Asian hornets threatening beehives on a downtown hotel’s roof terrace installed over a decade ago. He commended the emergency services for their coordinated response, noting that the situation could have been much worse. (Newser)