Fire crews in Phoenix used a helicopter hoist to extract the man, who was then taken to a hospital via ambulance in critical condition
Credit: Phoenix Fire Department
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- A hiker in Phoenix was rescued after he said he was stung by bees “over 100” times near the summit of Lookout Mountain
- Fire crews used a helicopter hoist to extract the man, who was then taken to a hospital via ambulance in critical condition
- Officials issued a safety reminder urging people to avoid hives, run quickly if encountering a swarm and avoid wearing scents when outdoors
A man was rescued after he reported being stung by bees “over 100” times while hiking on a mountain in Arizona.
The incident occurred near the summit of Lookout Mountain in north Phoenix on Saturday, April 4, at around 10 a.m. local time, according to a Facebook post shared by the Phoenix Fire Department (PFD).
Credit: Phoenix Fire Department
“Crews located the adult male, who reported over 100 stings and was unable to continue his descent,” PFD said.
Firefighters coordinated “a hoist operation” via helicopter to extract the man, who was then transferred to an ambulance and transported to an area hospital in “critical condition,” per PFD.
Credit: Phoenix Fire Department
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The department concluded their post with a “bee safety reminder.”
“Avoid disturbing hives, skip scented products [including perfumes] when outdoors, wear light-colored clothing, and if you encounter a swarm — run away quickly and protect your head and face,” they said.
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PFD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment regarding the current condition of the hiker.
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