SaralnamaA Dutch beekeeper lost 10 beehives in an arson attack in Almere's Beatrixpark. Harold Stringer's hives, housing about 500,000 bees, were burned down. Police are seeking witnesses. The fire destroyed most of the bees, leaving Stringer devastated. He had cared for the bees for nine years. Dutch authorities warn that over half of the country's 360 bee species face extinction. A fellow beekeeper offered to give Stringer one of her colonies. He plans to start a new colony in the park. To help bees, plant flowers that attract them in your garden or balcony. (Updated 9 Oct 2025, 18:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A Dutch beekeeper lost 10 beehives in an arson attack in Almere's Beatrixpark
- Harold Stringer's hives, housing about 500,000 bees, were burned down
- Police are seeking witnesses