Dog Dies After Being Swarmed By Hundreds Of Bees

June 4, 2024 Malorie Thompson

A dog tragically passed away Saturday night after being stung hundreds of times by angry bees.

According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the dog, a 2-year-old, 100-pound mutt named Chance, was home in his yard when the bees swarmed him and started attacking.

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According to the outlet, it all started when Tommy Baker geared up in a beekeeper suit and started working to remove a large beehive on his fence.

Baker didn't realize how large the nest was or how angry the bees would become. After angering the bees, Baker fled from the hive in his golf cart, and the bees went after the only other victim in sight: his neighbor's dog, Chance.

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When Baker's wife saw the dogs attacking Chance, she called him into her garage and started killing the bees that were stuck to him. However, the damage had already been done.

Chance was stung more than 700 times.

Photo: YouTube/Fox 11 Los Angeles

Chance's owner, Brian Engen, tried to care for the dog, but his health really took a turn. Engen rushed him to the veterinary hospital and the staff did their best to care for him.

Check out the news segment below:

According to the New York Post, Engen confirmed that Chance passed away at the veterinary hospital due to his bee stings.

Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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