Topsfield Public Safety Crews Respond to Bee Incident at School

August 15, 2023 by topsfieldpublicinfo

Topsfield Police Chief  Hovey and Fire Chief Collins-Brown report that on Monday August 14, 2023, North Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from the Coordinator of the Tritown Council Leg Morning Workshop Summer Camp being held at Trinity Church in Topsfield.  The caller reported that upwards of twenty children had been stung by bees and that most children had been stung multiple times. The caller also reported that one child was showing signs of anaphylaxis.   Topsfield Police and Fire Departments were dispatched,responded, and arrived within two minutes.  Lt. Boyle assumed command and requested mutual aid ambulances given the number of children reportedly stung.  Topsfield Police also requested additional police resources due to the number of potential patients.  After evaluation of the scene, the children and the staff reporting being stung, it was determined that mutual aid ambulances and additional police responses were not needed. One child was transported to the hospital by Topsfield Fire Department Paramedics and received treatment for anaphylaxis.  The Topsfield Fire Department would like to recognize the response of TTC Horizons Coordinator Director Beth Whalley and Workshop Coordinators Instructors Kevin Husson and Sue Thompson.  Their swift and decisive actions in recognizing that a hive had been disturbed and removing all children to safety undoubtedly prevented more serious injuries.  Their aftercare of the campers by providing ice packs, care comfort helped all recover from the event.  We are grateful for such a supportive and well-trained camp leadership.  We look forward to seeing these brave Lego robotics and engineering creators back tomorrow creating great projects!