A hiker was airlifted to security from an Arizona mountain after he was stung over 100 occasions by bees over the weekend, officers stated.
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The hiker, described as an grownup male, reported “over 100 stings” by bees close to the summit of Lookout Mountain Protect in north Phoenix Saturday morning, the Phoenix Hearth Division stated.
The stings left him “unable to proceed his descent,” hearth officers stated.
Rescue groups from the Phoenix and Glendale responded and carried out a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.
He was transferred to an ambulance on the trailhead, and on to the hospital, in important situation, the fireplace division stated.
The hearth division warned hikers to keep away from disturbing hives, scented merchandise, and to put on light-colored clothes when exploring the outside.
“In case you encounter a swarm — run away shortly and defend your head and face,” the fireplace division stated.
