Mérida woman dies in bee swarm attack during tree pruning

A woman died and two others were injured following a bee swarm attack in the Brisas neighborhood of Mérida, Yucatán. The incident occurred on Friday morning during the pruning of a tree in a linear park.

Reports indicate that the individuals performing the tree trimming did not notice a beehive located within the branches. When the tree was pruned, the swarm became agitated and attacked those nearby. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police, and paramedics from the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SSP), arrived at the scene. While the woman died at the location, the two injured individuals were transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

Forensic experts and investigators from the Fiscalía arrived to process the scene and recover the body. Local residents have expressed concern regarding the presence of loose bees in the area.