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Carlos Alcaraz Attacked by Bees in Wild Scene at Indian Wells
New York Post ^ | March 15, 2024 | Ryan Glasspiegel

Posted on 03/14/2024 10:49:17 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Star tennis player Carlos Alcaraz was attacked by bees in a surreal scene at Indian Wells.

Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev were tied 1-1 in the first set of the quarterfinal of the BNP Paribas Open when the attack occurred.

All of a sudden, Alcaraz was swarmed as he was lining up to serve, and he had to run off the court to avoid the bees.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Outdoors; Pets/Animals; Sports
KEYWORDS: california

1 posted on 03/14/2024 10:49:17 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Bee group think

They have a combined memory of what they previously perceived as a hostile. In particular, the colors and their pattern - of the hostile.

Somewhat related (the color pattern thing), the bees might incorrectly “see” you as a branch of a tree.


2 posted on 03/14/2024 11:00:03 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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No. No, he wasnt attacked by bees anymore than anyone else there was attacked by bees.

He sure did act like little pussy. But he wasnt attacked.


3 posted on 03/14/2024 11:26:13 PM PDT by Delta 21 (If anyone is treasonous, it is those who call me such.)
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4 posted on 03/15/2024 12:39:17 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (It's not "Quiet Quitting" -- it's "Going Galt".)
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5 posted on 03/15/2024 3:42:25 AM PDT by GreenLanternCorps (Hi! I'm the Dread Pirate Roberts! (TM) Ask about franchise opportunities in your area.)
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To: Delta 21

“He sure did act like little pussy. But he wasnt attacked.”


I have a friend that always was a terrific athlete. Quarterback of the football team, excellent first baseman — a natural athlete.

However he’s extremely allergic to bees.

One baseball game he was on first base waiting for a throw from third to make a force-out. A bee buzzed by and Jim took off! Screaming and yelling: ‘A BEE! A BEE!’

I think the batter ended up with a home run and Jim got an error.

That was a dude running around like a pussy!

A few years ago he was visiting and we were on the North side of the house, sitting in some shade on a hot summer’s day and a bee buzzed by — ZIP! Off he went until I could assure him that the bee was gone.

Apparently it’s 50/50 wether he will survive if he gets stung again.


6 posted on 03/15/2024 5:15:13 AM PDT by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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