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Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris

Swarm of 10,000 bees settles on bike outside Louvre in Paris

Summary

A swarm of about 10,000 bees settled under the seat of a bicycle parked near the Louvre museum in Paris. Officials closed the nearby metro entrance while a local beekeeper safely removed the bees.

Key Facts

  • The bees gathered under the bicycle saddle outside the Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre metro station.
  • The swarm appeared shortly after the bike was locked in place on Saturday afternoon.
  • Paris transport officials closed the metro entrance to keep people safe.
  • A local beekeeper was called to take care of the bees and collect them.
  • The beekeeper said there was likely a queen bee in the center of the swarm.
  • The bike belonged to someone’s granddad and had only been parked for about 30 minutes before the bees arrived.
  • The incident was shared on Instagram by the bike owner.
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