Massive Bee Escape in Washington After Truck Crash

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Approximately 250 million bees escaped after a truck carrying over 70,000 pounds of hives overturned in Washington state. The bees were released from the hives, and efforts are underway to rescue and re-hive them, with authorities closing the area for 24-48 hours to facilitate the process.
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