We Cannot Bee-lieve It! Truck hauling bees overturns and releases the swarm

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A truck hauling bees overturned in Choctaw County, Oklahoma this week.

According to officials, the call to emergency management came in at 5:45 one morning and a local beekeeper was recruited to help. The beekeeper said the bees could be anywhere and advised residents in the area to be extra precautious.

The beekeeper is also requesting other beekeepers who are experienced to help move the truck onto another one. The owner of the bees has been notified of the situation.

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