WILLEMSTAD – A series of dangerous bee attacks has struck Curaçao in recent days, sparking growing concern among residents and local authorities. Just a week after two men were attacked by aggressive bees in Fuik—with one tragically succumbing to his injuries—another alarming incident took place yesterday in Katoentuin. 

According to various media reports, police officers were dispatched to a home in Katoentuin after a dog and a parrot were fatally stung by a swarm of bees. The bees had built a nest inside a covered well in the backyard of the property, making the attack both unexpected and deadly. 

But Katoentuin wasn’t the only location affected. Additional bee nests were discovered in trees in Seru Machu, Stakamahachiweg, and Kaya Agrikultura during the early morning hours. In each case, residents reported being attacked by unusually aggressive bees. 

Not Ordinary Bees 

A local beekeeper emphasized that the recent attacks are not the work of Curaçao’s native bee species. Instead, he suspects that these bees exhibit abnormal levels of aggression, which could indicate the presence of hybrid species or genetically altered bees resulting from crossbreeding or experimentation. 

“This is not how our local bees behave,” the beekeeper warned. “These swarms are hyper-aggressive, and we need to determine where they came from and how they’re spreading.” 

Public Safety Concerns 

Local authorities have not yet issued a formal warning, but the incidents have raised serious concerns about public safety, especially in residential neighborhoods where children and pets may be at risk. 

Emergency services are urging residents to report any signs of large bee nests and to avoid disturbing swarms. In the meantime, environmental and public health experts are being called on to investigate the origin and nature of these unusually aggressive insects.