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Millions Of Honeybees Escape After Truck Overturns

Last updated: June 1, 2025 8:07 am
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In northwestern Washington state, there was quite a commotion on Friday when approximately 250 million honeybees got loose after a commercial truck overturned. The incident occurred near the Canadian border close to Lynden, with the truck carrying an estimated 70,000 pounds of honeybee hives.

The mishap was attributed to the driver’s difficulty navigating a sharp turn, causing the trailer to flip into a ditch. Fortunately, the driver escaped unharmed. Emergency responders, including bee experts, swiftly arrived at the scene to assist. The box hives were eventually removed from the truck, and local beekeepers rushed to aid in recovering, restoring, and repositioning the hives.

The plan is to allow the bees to naturally return to their hives and locate their queen bee within the next couple of days. The main objective is to save as many bees as possible.

The sheriff’s office expressed gratitude towards the community of beekeepers for their prompt assistance in ensuring the successful rescue of millions of pollinating honey bees. The public was advised to steer clear of the area on Friday, as sheriff’s deputies took precautions in their squad cars to avoid bee stings.

Honeybees play a critical role in pollinating various crops, including nuts, vegetables, berries, citrus, and melons. Unfortunately, bee populations have been dwindling over the years due to factors such as insecticides, parasites, disease, climate change, and insufficient food sources.

In recognition of the importance of bees, the U.N. General Assembly established “World Bee Day” on May 20 in 2018 to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these essential pollinators.

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Beekeepers often transport bees from one location to another to prevent resource depletion for other pollinators. Instances of bee-related accidents, such as the recent incident in Whatcom County, highlight the need for standardized emergency protocols for bee vehicle crashes.

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