A climber in British Columbia had to be airlifted to safety via helicopter after sustaining over 100 wasp stings while climbing in the remote wilderness north of Vancouver.
According to Lions Bay Search and Rescue, the incident occurred on Redoubt Wall near Loggers Creek when the female climber came into contact with a swarm of wasps. Concerned about a potential severe allergic reaction, a ground team was dispatched with emergency medical supplies.
Recognizing the climber’s inability to hike out on her own, Lions Bay Search and Rescue enlisted the assistance of North Shore Rescue for a helicopter extraction. Rescuers reached the site and facilitated the airlift operation through dense tree cover, eventually transferring the climber to B.C. Emergency Health Services for further treatment.
Situated approximately 40 kilometers north of Vancouver along the Sea to Sky Highway, Redoubt Wall served as the location for the rescue mission. Lions Bay Search and Rescue issued a cautionary statement emphasizing the swift escalation of wasp-related emergencies in remote areas, especially when individuals sustain multiple stings.
