\n<\/aside>\nA hiker is on the road to recovery after being stung by bees more than 100 times on a mountain in Arizona, fire officials said.<\/p>\n
The Phoenix Fire Department said they responded to Lookout Mountain around 10 a.m. on Saturday after getting a report of a hiker that was stung multiple times by bees near the summit.<\/p>\n
Responding crews located a man who reported over 100 stings and was unable to continue his descent from the mountain.<\/p>\n
Firefighters conducted a hoist operation with a helicopter, called Firebird 10, to rescue the man and bring him to safety.<\/p>\n
Officials said the hiker was transported to a nearby hospital by an awaiting ambulance at the trailhead, and he remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n
Bees are very common on Lookout Mountain, and they are frequently encountered by hikers. Almost 100% of wild bees in Arizona are Africanized honey bees, commonly known as \u201ckiller bees,\u201d which are known for being aggressive and highly protective of their hives.<\/p>\n
Africanized honey bees are a hybrid between European and African bee subspecies which were accidentally released in Brazil in the 1950s. <\/p>\nFirefighters conducted a hoist operation with a helicopter, called Firebird 10, to rescue the man and bring him to safety. Phoenix Fire Department \/ Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThey have spread to the south as far as northern Argentina, and to the north into the United States, according to the Center for Invasive Species Research.<\/p>\n
These types of bees tend to sting more when they feel threatened, which can be life-threatening, especially for people allergic to stings or with limited capacity to escape.<\/p>\n
The fire department is urging people to avoid disturbing bee hives and skip scented products when outdoors. <\/p>\nResponding crews located a man who reported over 100 stings and was unable to continue his descent from the mountain. Phoenix Fire Department \/ Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThey also say hikers should wear light-colored clothing.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s also important not to swat at the bees, as this can provoke an attack.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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