Helicopter rescue for B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 times
Lions Bay Search and Rescue says in a social media post on Tuesday that the female climber was on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek when she encountered the insects.
A female climber in British Columbia was airlifted to safety after suffering more than 100 wasp stings in the backcountry north of Vancouver. The incident occurred near Redoubt Wall, situated approximately 40 kilometers north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. Lions Bay Search and Rescue issued a statement on social media, explaining that the climber encountered the wasps while on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek.
A ground team was deployed with emergency medical supplies, anticipating the possibility of a serious systemic reaction to the numerous stings. Due to the climber's inability to hike out, rescuers opted to airlift her using a helicopter provided by North Shore Rescue, navigating through the dense tree canopy to reach the site. Once hoisted, the climber was transferred to BC Emergency Health Services for medical attention.
Lions Bay Search and Rescue emphasized that encounters with wasps can rapidly escalate into significant medical emergencies, especially when an individual sustains a large number of stings.
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