Helicopter Rescue for BC Climber Stung by Wasps 100 Times
A climber in British Columbia was rescued by helicopter after being stung more than 100 times by wasps in backcountry north of Vancouver. 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 ground team was sent to the scene with emergency medical supplies in case of a “serious systemic reaction” to the stings. Lions Bay Search and Rescue says they requested a helicopter extraction by North Shore Rescue as it was clear the climber would not be able to hike out.
A female climber in British Columbia was stung more than 100 times by wasps while on Redoubt Wall. Lions Bay Search and Rescue dispatched a ground team with medical supplies due to the potential for a severe reaction. A helicopter extraction by North Shore Rescue was deemed necessary as the climber could not hike out.
- A climber was stung over 100 times by wasps in British Columbia.
- The incident occurred on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek.
- Lions Bay Search and Rescue responded to the scene.
- A ground team was sent with emergency medical supplies.
- A helicopter extraction by North Shore Rescue was necessary.
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