NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Beekeepers in North Richland Hills are working to contain multiple bee hives and wasp nests after a man and a woman were attacked by a swarm on Tuesday.
Police and firefighters were called at about 12:09 p.m. to the 8000 block of Cross Drive after a report of the two victims being swarmed by bees, officials said.
The North Richland Hills Fire Department took both victims to a local hospital with the help of local beekeepers, officials added. The man is in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon.
Officials are asking residents to avoid the area to avoid any further attacks as they work to contain the nests and hives.
