SoCal: 16 dogs attacked by "killer" bees; three critical

[marmar]

Three dogs were in critical condition this week after a swarm of bees attacked a pet boarding center in Ventura County.

Sixteen dogs were playing outside after breakfast Wednesday when workers spotted what looked like a giant plume of smoke in the distance. As it approached, they realized it was a swarm of bees, which officials now believe to be of the Africanized variety.

The swarm swooped down on the exercise yard and began stinging dogs and employees, said Melissa Houlihan, owner of the Balcom Canyon Pet Lodge in Somis.

“They scrambled to bring the dogs inside, but the bees came down so quickly,” she said. “It was horrific.” ................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/06/bees-attack-dogs-workers-in-ventura-county-.html

[alphafemale]

1. Wow. Thanks for the time warp back to 1978!

KILLER BEES!

Were Scary!

[Politicalboi]

2. That was in Simi Valley

I used to live there. I hope they find the cause. Those poor dogs and employees.