Beekeeper Survives 500 Stings While Trying to Save His Dog from “Killer Bees”

Africanized honey bees, often called “killer bees,” are notorious for their aggressive defense tactics. Unlike their European relatives, these bees can swarm in overwhelming numbers, chasing perceived threats for long distances. Encounters with them can turn deadly in a matter of seconds—and for one experienced beekeeper named Richard, an attempt to save his dog became the fight of his life.

Richard had worked with bees before, but nothing could have prepared him for the moment a swarm descended on his beloved dog, Gretta. Without hesitation, he rushed in to protect her, trying desperately to drive the bees away. In the process, he became the target of the swarm, suffering an estimated 500 stings. Despite his v

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