Millions of Bees Escape After Semitruck Hauling Beehives Overturns, Authorities Say
Crews and local beekeepers worked for hours to salvage hives, and officials said about 2 million bees escaped.
- Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood on Sunday after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives overturned, prompting Orange County officials to close nearby roads and warn residents to remain indoors.
- The driver lost control while navigating a tight corner; large beekeeping operations frequently transport hives across the country to support agriculture in states like California and follow blooming seasons.
- Chris Moore, owner of Moore Honey, estimated only a quarter of the 408 hives will survive the crash, noting the keeper loses both physical hives and potential revenue.
- Volunteers from three or four local beekeeping businesses arrived Sunday to assist with salvage efforts. Christie Ray, owner of Queen Bee Supply, said, "They just help each other, that's what they do."
- Local keepers deployed catch boxes to collect stray bees, though clearing the area will likely take time. Moore remarked, "Any time you lose that many in one shot, it's a big loss.
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