14 million bees escape after truck scam in Washington star-news.press/wp

Approximately 14 million bees fled after the tractor trailer carries more than 70,000 pounds of the hive poller over over Friday in the state in the north of Washington, authorities said.
The commercial truck pulled by honey honey abolished around 4am in Whatcom County, Washington, bordering in Canadian British Colombia, said Sheriff’s UA Office Social media. It is unclear what was caused by a rollover truck.
Scheriffe’s office in Whatcom County County
The hives were going out of the truck shortly after 9 am, which freed the bees. The incident occurred at Weidkamp Road, which remained closed between Loomomis trails and West Badges, Sheriff in the office in Whatcom.
Authorities said that the public should avoid the area and remain at least 600 feet.
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Authorities said the way in which the truck was closed for about 24 hours to allow bees to be sown again and find their Queen bee.
More than two dozens of beekeepers have been helped with rescue, Sheriff’s office said, adding, “The goal is to save as many bees as possible.”
“At this point, it is done on the scene. The boxes of Scan from the overturned trucks were renovated, renovated and returned to use,” the authorities said in the update. “By morning, most bees should return to their hives, and those responsible for their delivery will be in charge.”
In the beginning, officials said that about 250 million bees fled, but they corrected that on Saturday, stating the beekeeper who helped the scene.
“Thank those who challenged mathematics and helped us get closer to the true issue,” officials say.
Editor’s Note: Initial information about the number of bees provided by the sheriff in the Khatcom district was incorrect and the story was corrected.
2025-05-31 18:35:00



