Unprecedented Bee Attack in Aurillac, France Leaves Many Injured

Aurillac, France (July 7, AP) – An unusual bee attack in Aurillac, a town in France, has resulted in 24 individuals sustaining injuries, with three in critical condition, as reported by local authorities.

The Prefecture of Cantal in south-central France stated that the incident occurred over a span of approximately 30 minutes during Sunday morning, affecting passersby who were stung. Emergency responders, including firefighters and medical teams, promptly arrived at the scene to provide aid to the victims. The police established a security perimeter to ensure safety until the bees ceased their offensive.

The critically injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care.

Pierre Mathonier, the mayor of Aurillac, communicated to French broadcaster France 3 that the aggression from the bees might have been provoked by the presence of Asian hornets threatening beehives. These beehives had been placed on the roof terrace of a downtown hotel over a decade ago, potentially triggering this aggressive behavior.

“All ended well,” Mathonier remarked. "The emergency services were perfectly coordinated. There was no panic in Aurillac, but a number of people were stung.”

(Only the headline of this report may have been reworked by Editorji; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)