Hiker airlifted off Arizona mountain after being stung over 100 times by bees
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- A hiker was airlifted to safety from Lookout Mountain Preserve in north Phoenix after being stung over 100 times by bees on Saturday morning.
- The bee stings left the man unable to continue his descent, prompting rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale to conduct a hoist operation.
- The hiker was transported to a hospital in critical condition after being transferred from the mountain to an ambulance.
- The Phoenix Fire Department advised hikers to avoid disturbing bee hives, avoid scented products, wear light-colored clothing, and run away quickly if encountering a swarm while protecting their head and face.
