A mum was stung more than 75 times by a swarm of bees as she tried to protect her young kids during a family photo shoot.
The mum, who has not been named, was taking photos in Buckeye Valley, Arizona, US, with her family when a swarm of bees attacked the children.
She ran over to protect her two daughters and was able to get them to safety by ushering them in the car, according to the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority.
However, the mum was unable to escape the swarm and was stung more than 75 times during the process of protecting her daughters.
Authorities shared the horrific moment the grandmother called 911 and pleaded for help as she can be heard saying "please hurry, please hurry, my daughter can't get in the car, she's being attacked by bees."
Video was released of firefighters using foam to calm the beers down as heroic emergency services rescued the children from the car.
The fire department praised the mum in a statement, it said: "The Mother’s quick thinking saved the children from being stung. She put them in the car and subsequently took the brunt of the stings."
According to officials, the mum has since recovered from the 75 stings.
The attack has prompted authorities to remind the public in the event of a bee attack, getting inside a safe and secure place is essential to prevent being stung.
"Run in a straight line, cover your face, and get to shelter. Never get into water and do not fight the bees," the department said.
Aaron Lorti, the owner of AZ Bee Kings, believes "Killer Bee" attacks occur around this time of year due to the animals pollinating and moving to new places.
He told Fox10 Phoenix: "What that means is they are very, very aggressive, very territorial, and if you mess with them, they will try to kill you.
"Once one stings you and you try to run away, the whole hive will try to go after you."
Aaron said that while bees can make homes in roofs, grills and air conditioning units, it is essential to have a professional to come deal with them safely.
He added: "You do not want to mess with these types of bees by yourself."
