Helicopter rescue for B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 times

Lions Bay Search and Rescue reported that a female climber in British Columbia was airlifted to safety after being stung over 100 times by wasps in the backcountry north of Vancouver. The incident occurred on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek. A ground team equipped with emergency medical supplies arrived at the scene, anticipating the possibility of a severe reaction to the stings.

Due to the climber's inability to hike out, a helicopter extraction was requested by North Shore Rescue. Rescuers navigated through a dense tree canopy to airlift the climber to safety, where she was subsequently treated by BC Emergency Health Services. The rescue serves as a reminder of the potential dangers posed by wasp encounters in backcountry settings, particularly when individuals suffer multiple stings.