The public is warned to avoid the area after 250 million bees escaped a truck that overturned Friday in Whatcom County.

They helped restore hives that had become dislodged in the crash, it said. "Hive boxes from ... members "showed up to help ensure the rescue of millions of pollinating honey bees would be as ...

“Hive boxes from the overturned truck were recovered, restored and returned to use. By morning, most bees should have returned to their hives and those responsible for their delivery will be in ...