A truck carrying approximately 70,000 pounds (31,750 kg) of honeybee hives overturned in Washington state on Friday, resulting in a significant bee release and prompting public safety warnings.
Emergency responders collaborated with experienced beekeepers to manage the situation near the Canadian border. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) prioritized the rescue of as many bees as possible.
The area remained closed until the rescue operation concluded. WCSO initially estimated the number of loose bees at 250 million, but later revised this figure to approximately 14 million based on information from participating beekeepers.
Authorities encouraged the public to avoid the area due to potential swarming and focused efforts on enabling the bees to naturally re-hive and locate their queen.
WCSO anticipated this process to take 24-48 hours. A subsequent social media update expressed gratitude to the over two dozen beekeepers who volunteered their assistance.
WCSO projected that most bees would have returned to their hives by morning. Police shared footage depicting the substantial swarm surrounding the overturned truck.
Many beekeepers lease their hives to farmers for crop pollination, in addition to honey production.
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