Dog killed by bee swarm in Florida

WESTON, Fla., Oct. 13 (UPI) -- A dog left tied to a tree in Weston, Fla., was killed Tuesday by a swarm of bees, apparently after it disturbed their hive, fire rescue workers said.

The dog's owner had secured the 6-year-old beagle to a palm tree, and when he checked later, it was dead with the swarm of bees still around it, The Miami Herald reported.

Firefighters and fire rescue workers wore protective gear while removing the dog from the swarm. Animal Care and Regulation officials were called to remove the dead dog from the home.