Beekeepers successfully rescue 5 million bees after truck mishap in Canada

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Five million bees fell off a truck in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, after the straps holding their hives in place came loose. Beekeeper Michael Barber and a dozen other beekeepers responded to calls for help from local police, successfully corralling most of the bees back to their hives. The incident resulted in a 400-meter radius of scattered bees and hives, with a few hundred bees not surviving the accident. The driver of the truck was stung over 100 times but was not seriously injured. This serves as a reminder to securely strap beehives during transportation.
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