A swarm of bees killed a 65-year-old West Park resident's pet Rottweiler Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened in the 4900 block of Southwest 22nd Street about 3:50 p.m.
Robert Denmark was washing Rico, his 6-year-old Rottweiler, when the swarm attacked them, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
"I was out bathing the dog and the bees just swarmed me," he said.
A witness called 911 and fire rescue arrived.
Denmark took Rico to the veterinarian, where the dog died.
The homeowner of the residence where the bees came from called a bee removal service.
An entomologist told BSO that based on behavior, they are likely Africanized bees.