Odhora Alo: Horror as dog is stung to death by swarm of BEES in California

By Daily Mail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 21:48 EST, 16 March 2013 | UPDATED: 01:04 EST, 17 March 2013

Killer bees aren't just a cliche from B horror movies.

A homeowner trimming trees in North Hollywood was shocked to accidentally disturb a swarm of bees who then killed a 5-year-old pit bull on Saturday.

According to CBS Los Angeles, the accident occurred in the afternoon on the 11500 block of Cumpston Street.?

Firefighters used foam and water to kill a swarm of bees in North Hollywood after workers cut a tree branch

The pit bull, female, was 5-years-old and taken to a veterinary clinic where it was pronounced dead

Firefighters were called to the scene and they used a mixture of foam and water to kill the agitated bees.

The man who agitated the bees was able to flee with few stings but one close by victim was not so lucky.

The dog, a female named Babe, which belonged to a neighbor, was taken to a local clinic and died. Her owners do not want to be identified.?

According to the authorities who were called to the scene, a fallen tree branch prompted the attack.

This is not the first major bee attack in the state this year.

Earlier this month bees killed a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd near Modesto.

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