A church in North Vancouver is reeling after their beloved bees were stolen from their property. The incident has left the community shocked and saddened, with many wondering how someone could commit such a heartless act.
The bees, which were kept in hives on the grounds of St. Catherine’s Anglican Church, were discovered missing on Monday morning. The church’s beekeeper, Brian Campbell, arrived to find the hives empty and the bees nowhere to be found.
Campbell, who has been tending to the bees for over a year, was devastated by the theft. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I’ve never had anything like this happen before. It’s just heartbreaking.”
The church’s rector, Reverend Laurie Deacon, echoed Campbell’s sentiments, saying, “It’s just so sad. These bees were a part of our community and now they’re gone.”
The bees were not only a source of honey for the church, but also played a vital role in pollinating the surrounding gardens and crops. The church had been planning to use the honey in their annual Christmas bazaar, which raises funds for various charitable causes.
The theft has left many in the community questioning the motive behind such a heartless act. “How could somebody do such a thing?” asked Deacon. “These bees were not just a source of honey, they were a part of our community. It’s hard to understand why someone would want to take that away from us.”
The church has reported the theft to the police and is asking anyone with information to come forward. They are also offering a reward for the safe return of the bees.
In the meantime, the church is left to mourn the loss of their beloved bees and the impact it will have on their community. “We’re just hoping that whoever took the bees will have a change of heart and return them to us,” said Deacon. “We miss them and we want them back.”
The theft of the bees has not only affected the church, but also the local beekeeping community. Many beekeepers have expressed their support and offered to help the church in any way they can.
Despite the heartache, the church is determined to move forward and continue their beekeeping efforts. “We will not let this setback stop us from caring for our bees and using their honey for good causes,” said Deacon.
The community is rallying behind the church, offering their support and condolences. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of bees and the impact they have on our environment and communities. Let us hope that the stolen bees are returned safely and that the church can continue their beekeeping efforts with the support of their community.
