What a mess this must have been!
I know one thing...I don't want to be in that clean-up crew! I think after trying to clean up this many bees, I would lose my taste for honey! I sure hope these guys had some sting proof clothing!
Truck spills 14 million bees on Idaho highway
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
(07-12) 07:21 PDT Island Park, Idaho (AP) --
Cleanup crews in Idaho have finished clearing honey and an estimated 14 million bees that got loose after a delivery truck overturned on a highway.
Fremont County Sheriff deputies say several workers were stung during the first few hours of the cleanup Sunday.
And some observers told The Post-Register about seeing a strange black cloud and roaring noise above the spill area before realizing it was a massive swarm of bees.
Authorities say a truck was hauling the bees from California to North Dakota when the driver veered off the shoulder, tipping more than 400 hive boxes and honey.
Crews worked all day Monday before removing all the honey from the roadway, though deputies say a significant amount of bees were still buzzing.
I guess this is what you might call a "sticky situation!" Sorry, but I just couldn't resist that one!
Would you like some fresh coffee on the patio? We almost had some rain yesterday! Almost!
