Arizona Hiker Airlifted After Being Stung Over 100 Times by Bees
A hiker in Arizona was critically injured after being stung more than 100 times by bees while on a mountain trail in north Phoenix. The incident occurred over the Easter weekend, necessitating an emergency airlift by a helicopter crew. The hiker was unable to descend from the summit of Lookout Mountain Preserve due to the severity of the stings. Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale coordinated a hoist operation to extract the individual, who was then transported to a hospital in critical condition. The local fire department has issued warnings to hikers to avoid disturbing hives, refrain from using scented products outdoors, and wear light-colored clothing. This incident is part of a series of bee-related emergencies in Arizona, attributed to an unusually warm winter that has increased bee activity. 
