Jim Butler winces as he's stung through his glove on his left hand. The protective gear is helpful, but doesn't stop the bees from stinging. The Butl

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Jim Butler winces as he's stung through his glove on his left hand. The protective gear is helpful, but doesn't stop the bees from stinging. The Butler's were checking their hives in Vernon, Alabama on Monday, July 31st 2017.

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Location: Vernon, AL, United States
Photo credit: © Tim Thompson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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