Canadian authorities are racing to capture five million bees that spilled onto a roadway. Halton Regional Police Constable Ryan Anderson reported that officials in Ontario, Canada, launched a frantic effort to capture fifty lakh honeybees after they were left stranded on the road when a truck carrying them overturned.
The Halton Regional Police got wind of the incident just a smidge past 6 a.m. on Wednesday when the crates containing the honeybees broke open, and thousands of bees swarmed Burlington’s roadway, Anderson told CNN over the phone.
According to their website, Burlington snugly nestles itself just south of Toronto. Nestled along the serene shores of Lake Ontario, this enchanting city offers a cozy haven, perfectly positioned between the vibrant energy of Toronto and the awe-inspiring beauty of Niagara Falls. Anderson stated that after the police shared a social media post, residents and drivers were advised to stay away from the area, and nearly six or seven local beekeepers came to the rescue, helping to safely contain the honeybees.
He said, “Within a few hours, the majority of honeybees were safely back in their hives on the truck and were transported back securely.” One of the local Canadian beekeepers who helped rescue some of the fifty lakh honeybees was Michael Barber, the owner of Try City Bee Rescue, located in nearby Guelph.
Barber recounted receiving a call from the police for assistance in rescuing the bees around 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Nadine, speaking to CNN over the phone, stated that the honeybees were being transported after being used locally for pollination.
Hajjam mentioned that at this time of year, honey beekeepers usually bring back the honeybees they’ve been caring for in their seasonal homes in the countryside before cutting their crops. “In this particular instance, they were taken away from the fields just before the harvest, with plans to return them to their cozy seasonal abodes nestled in the backyard,” he explained.
Barber further explained, “There were probably about 40 crates on the trailer, and approximately 20 crates came out of the trailer because the driver was trying to avoid hitting a deer.” “Once I got to the scene, I was speaking with the beekeepers involved in the accident, asking how we could best assist, and [we] devised a plan.”
Anderson said that after about four hours of testing, several crates were left along the roadside in the hope that the remaining honeybees would return to their queen in the hive and later be collected.
Police have not provided further details about why and where the honeybees were being transported, but Anderson said it’s not unusual to relocate honeybees for the purpose of pollination by farmers in the area.
He stated, “It was an effort by residents, officers, and local beekeepers to clear the road and allow everyone to safely reach their destination.” Anderson added, “All kinds of people came together. I was told that some local residents also helped, whether they were community members or passersby.”
“It was a community effort by residents and honey beekeepers to preserve the incident and quickly clear it, which we hoped for,” he said.
Barber expressed regret upon seeing the number of honeybees that perished in the incident but noted that the assistance provided by the local honey beekeepers was a positive demonstration of community support.
He expressed, “It’s truly unfortunate that this incident unfolded on the road, and witnessing the staggering loss of honeybees is undeniably heart-wrenching.” “Yet, it was genuinely uplifting to witness the collective effort put forth by everyone.” The honey beekeepers came out for the call and were just trying to help.”
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