Three beloved Rodeo horses killed by bee attacks died, according to Comanche VfD

Comange, Texas (KWTX) – Three Rodeo horses, who were seen as a “family” for the owners, were killed after an assumed African bee attack, according to the Comanche volunteer fire brigade.

On Friday, May 9th, the Comanche VfD replied to a call that referred to bees that attacked 590 horses on FM.

First aiders said the owners of the horses suffered numerous bee stings that tried to pull the horses away from the attacking bees.

Comanche County Ems arrived on site and quickly brought the two owners into the ambulance.

Firefighters arrived on site with a type 6 brush car.

Comanche VfD says that one of the firefighters and one of the horse owners have stimulated the bee suits to get to the wounded horses.

In addition, soap was added to the water tank of the fire brigade dry and the horses were sprayed with soap water to stop the bees.

After all, the horses were finally moved by the bees, but stood hundreds of bee stings, many of them around the eyes of the horses nostrils and mouths.

A local veterinarian and an veterinary technician came to treat the injured horses.

A local nurter came on site and found the beehive in a tree in the front yard.

According to the owners, all three injured horses succumbed to poison and the associated organ failure.

Comanche VfD says these horses are rodeo stock and “family” for the owners.

“Please note your surroundings because this season is moving. Rain has caused many wildflowers to bloom. The bees are active and become more active with the weather,” says Comanche VfD.

The authorities say it is assumed that in this attack the bees were the African bees due to the very aggressive and relentless attack on the people and the horses, but all bees will become aggressive if they defend a perceived threat to the beehive.

“We do not dispose of the bees unless there is an immediate threat to life or a serious threat to people, pets or cattle. Bees will find holes in trees – dead or lively, holes or openings in buildings – free or not, brush stacks, junk vehicles and even holes in the ground, says Comanche VfD.

The best practice when a beehive is found is to avoid it.

Most of the time, a beehive is found after it has been accidentally disturbed, the authorities say.

“However, the more aggressive African bees become aggressive when the perceived threat becomes” too narrow “. There is no defined marker or no limit for what is” too close “, since engine noises from a mower or other loud noises can be disturbed,” says Comanche VfD.

The authorities ask the public to be vigilant and carefully check old buildings or old trees when work around them is carried out.

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