Dragonflies swarm Rhode Island beach

What's behind the swams of dragonflies?

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[jonathanwojcik]

Glad most people werent seemingly upset and that a fair number appreciated how cool it was to see.

[eschatography]

Each dragonfly has contributed more to this world than any of the beachgoers and talking heads involved in this story.

[alcyneidlinger]

Love Dragonflies..fun to photograph.Former RI went to Bonnet Shores in my youth.

[ferretyluv]

You want lots of dragonflies! They eat mosquitoes!

[PepeLepew-rmft]

Aren't dragonfly, s beneficial insects and no threat, they eat mosquito larvae.

[hspag]

That happened in my yard 3 days ago never seen that before but I just sat there and watched the show

[robwalsh]

Dragonflies are one of the top predators of mosquitos.
They deserve eternal respect. Plus, they don't buzz annoyingly, they just flutter.

[Ruffbone]

Too bad they didn't come to south Georgia/north Florida. We need mosquito control

[ALAN-zgub]

Absolutely fort Myers here . Hey fl family

[DEAN-fu]

The sky turned pitch black, thought it was the end of the world! Wow, some people really over exaggerated situations!

[NancyJ]

Good job NBC picking the most qualified person to broadcast in terms of appearance, voice and personality : (

[STGeneral]

Took the family to the beach and made the news

[karensusee]

Heading here for a week vacation on Monday I hope it’s over

[palmermurphy]

Someone ought to dub “RIDE OF THE VALKYRIE” over the footage…

[dreamdollieoffcial]

It has a meaning sp don't be happy insects animals can sense 🙏🏻

[bettywhite]

I do not know over 1, 000 was flying over a beach last week and everyone was scared. They got off the beach.

[kevink]

I hope they find a new home... that's far away from where I live.

[dufresne]

In Maine the breed them and release them last weekend.

[mamajeezlouise]

At least this channel ALLOWS COMMENTS... 🙈🙉🙊

[gailtaylor]

I am a dragonfly enthusiast with a passion for them, but the clips you show of palm trees and dragonflies is false. I live in Eastern Canada, and I even know there are no palm trees in Rhode saying 😀.