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Lake Havasu City killer bee attack serves as warning to pet owners
- A Lake Havasu City woman lost her two dogs after a Memorial Day killer bee attack in her yard.
- The swarm forced emergency crews to try life-saving measures on Sky and Daisy before they died.
- Southwest Honey and Bee Removals removed a hive found in the courtyard fountain.
- Experts say 90% to 100% of wild bee colonies in Arizona are Africanized.
- If an attack occurs, people should cover their face and get indoors quickly.
- Chaffee hopes her experience educates others about the dangers of Africanized bee colonies.
- AZ Bee Kings warns vibration or sound can trigger an attack and a hornet when stung releases a pheromone.
- Fire department responded, but both dogs died from their injuries.
- The Lake Havasu City incident underscores the risk of keeper bees near homes in Arizona.
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