A lorry transporting honeybee hives overturned in Lynden, Washington, causing an estimated 250 million bees to escape. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office advised locals to steer clear of the area while emergency crews, aided by local beekeepers, worked to recover the hives and save the bees, which are crucial for pollinating crops worth $15 billion annually. The incident highlights the ongoing decline of honeybee populations, exacerbated by factors like climate change and pesticide use, which threaten agricultural productivity.
