Police Officers in Louisiana Attacked by Hornets During Manhunt

A few police officers are recovering after being stung by hornets during a manhunt in Louisiana.

Slidell Police report that they were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle when the suspected thief exited and entered a wooded area.

Police, along with a K-9 Officer, entered the swampy area and that is when two officers and the K-9 were stung by hundreds of hornets.

The officers that were attacked by the hornets were rushed to the hospital and later released.

As for the K-9, it was taken to a veterinarian and treated for the stings. Luckily the K-9 did not suffer from any swelling and has since been released.

The suspect remained at large into the evening hours according to the Slidell Police Dept.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or Slidell Police at 985-643-3131.