A mother was stung by bees more than 75 times while protecting her children from a swarm during a family photo
A mother was stung by bees more than 75 times as she tried to protect her two children after a swarm disrupted their family photo shoot in Arizona’s Buckeye Valley area, fire officials said.
The mother, who has not been identified, was taking outdoor photos with her children when they were attacked, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority said in a Facebook post on Sunday. The mother immediately put her two children inside their SUV, earning the brunt of the attack.
“The mother’s quick thinking saved the children from being stung,” the agency said.
In a 911 call released by the agency, the woman’s mother asked for help.
“Please hurry, please hurry. My daughter can’t get in the car, she’s being attacked by bees. My granddaughters are with her. Please please send help,” the caller said.
The City of Buckeye Fire Department responded and safely removed the children from the car by spraying the SUV with foam. Video released by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority showed firefighters hose down the vehicle as they carried a child to the fire truck.
Both children were rescued uninjured. The mother was hospitalized but has since recovered, the agency said.
Firefighters used the incident to remind people what to do if attacked by a swarm of bees. The best option is to enter a safe place, the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority said. If this is not possible, the person should run in a straight line, cover their face and find shelter. The agency warned that you should never enter the water and try to fight bees.