Bee attack leaves hiker fighting for life after being stung more than 100 times

Bee attack leaves hiker fighting for life after being stung more than 100 timesA massive rescue mission was launched when a hiker was suffered 'more than 100 bee stings', officials said he was in a critical conditionNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj08:33, 06 Apr 2026Updated 08:40, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA hiker is fighting for their life after being stung more than 100 times(Image: Phoenix Fire Department/Facebook)A hiker has been left fighting for his life after he was horrifically stung by bees "more than 100 times", officials said.‌The man called emergency services and reported "over 100 stings" near the summit of a popular hike, and said he was "unable to continue his descent". This person had been on a hike to the Lookout Mountain Preserve, in Phoenix, Arizona, when disaster struck on Saturday morning.‌Rescue teams rushed to the site at around 10am and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the man from the mountain and to an ambulance, where he was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.‌READ MORE: Urgent warning after four alpacas mauled to death by dogs at Cambridgeshire farmREAD MORE: Boy, 16, mauled to death by pack of 'pit bull mix' dogs while fishingView 2 ImagesA man was airlifted to hospital after he was stung 'more than 100 times' by bees(Image: Phoenix Fire Department/Facebook)Officials said responders were able to stabilised his blood pressure but the man is now fighting for his life in hospital, according to AZfamily. The fire department also urged hikers to avoid disturbing hives while on their walks.‌They added that people should also wear light-coloured clothes and not used scented products while on outdoor adventures like this one.The fire department added: "If you encounter a swarm — run away quickly and protect your head and face."Anyone who comes across a swarm is advised to protect their head and face while running away from the bees....