3 beloved Rodeo horses who were killed in the bee attack, says the fire brigade, says the fire brigade

Comange, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) – Three Rodeo horses, which were seen as a “family” for their owners, were killed in Texas during an attack by African bees.

The Comanche volunteer fire brigade said that she replied to a call about bees that attack horses on Friday.

First aiders said the owners of the horses suffered numerous bee stings as they tried to pull the horses away from the attacking swarm.

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

Firefighters then arrived on site with a brush car.

One of the firefighters and one of the horse owners created protective bee suits to get to the wounded horses.

Soap was also added to the fire brigade's water tank, and the horses were sprayed with soap water to stop the bees.

Finally, officials brought the horses away from the bees. The animals suffered hundreds of bee stings, many of which were around their eyes, nostrils and mouths of the horses.

A veterinary and veterinary technician came to the scene to treat the injured horses, and an annihilator found the beehive of the bees in the front yard.

The owners said that all three injured horses died of the poison and the associated organ failure.

Firefighters said the horses were like a family for the owners.

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

The authorities stated that the bees in attack were African bees in attack because of their aggressive and relentless attacks on people and horses. However, they said that all bees will become aggressive if they defend a perceived threat to their beehive.

“We do not dispose of the bees unless there is an immediate threat of 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,” said Comanche Vfd.

They said the best practice when a beehive was found, be it to avoid it.

Most of the time, a beehive is found after it was accidentally disturbed, the authorities said.

“However, the more aggressive African bees become aggressive when the perceived threat is too close. There is no defined marker or no limit for what is” too close “, since engine noises from a mower or other noisy sounds can disturb many feet that bees,” said Comansche 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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