Bee swarm attacks over 20 people in France: what triggered this unusual aggression?

Last Sunday, the center of Aurillacin France, was the scene of an episode as rare as it is disturbing: a sudden attack of bees He hit dozens of passers -by. To cause chaos it would have been a group of hive placed on the roof of the Grand Hotel Bordeaux.

The authorities confirmed that 24 people have been peaksincluding three firefighters who intervened to manage the situation. Among the wounded, Three people have been hospitalized in serious conditionafter showing symptoms of multiple allergic reactions. A man of about 80 years old even immediately immediately cardiac arrestbut was rescued promptly and revived by doctors.

Fortunately, during the afternoon, The patients’ conditions have stabilizedas confirmed by the firefighters.

The possible role of Asian hornets

The event alarmed the local authorities, so much so that The prosecutor opened an investigation To clarify the dynamics and any responsibilities. The area has been cordoned off and declared under control After a few hours of interventions by the municipal police and technical services. According to the first hypotheses, The presence of Asian hornets (Vespa Velutina) In the vicinity of the hives may have triggered the violent reaction of the swarm.

These insects, well -known predators of European bees, are often responsible for Sentens within the hivestriggering aggressive behaviors from bees in an attempt to defend the colony. The presence of Invasive species such as the Asian hornetincreasingly widespread in Europe, further complicates coexistence between urban beekeeping and public spaces, placing new challenges to urban security and the management of natural heritage.

The mayor of Aurillac, Pierre Mathonierhas made it known that the junta is evaluating to ban the presence of alvear in the municipality. For the moment the three hive will be transferred in another place. A difficult decision made to avoid other emergency situations like this, but remember that the bees play a crucial role for biodiversityensuring the pollination of flowers and also of many fruits and vegetables. For this reason they must be protected and not demonized and above all should not be exterminated or survival are endangered to find a “culprit” at all costs.