‘Swarming’ bee infestation in Key West forces police to divert cars, order ‘stay indoors’
Key West police diverted traffic in parts of the Southernmost City Wednesday afternoon from a large bee infestation “swarming” the area.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office issued an online alert about the problem around noon.
The bees were swarming around what locals call “the Triangle,” where the Overseas Highway leads into the city.
“Visitors and residents in the area of the Triangle from 20th Terrance to North and South Roosevelt boulevards are warned to stay indoors. A large swarm of bees is in the area. The bees are swarming and likely to sting. Key West Fire Rescue is on scene and beekeepers are on the way,” the city of Key West said in a Facebook post.
Alyson Crean, a city spokeswoman, said that the bees came from one hive, which beekeepers removed later in the afternoon.
It was not immediately know if anyone was injured.
This story was originally published August 16, 2023 at 12:29 PM.
