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Hiker in Critical Condition After Being Stung More than 100 Times by Bees in Arizona
Phoenix and Glendale crews used a helicopter to airlift the man after he said bees stung him more than 100 times, officials said.
- On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a hiker was airlifted from Lookout Mountain in north Phoenix after being stung more than 100 times by bees; Phoenix Fire Department crews responded around 10 a.m. near the summit.
- Busy Bee Pest Solutions owner Shaun Cutrona noted that Africanized bees, a problem in Arizona since the 1950s, are increasingly aggressive this year; his team performs between 60 and 70 removal services daily.
- Emergency crews used Phoenix Firebird helicopter to hoist the man after stabilizing his blood pressure. Emergency physician and ASU professor Frank Lovecchio explained that bee venom "crushes your muscle," causing serious breakdown.
- The hiker remains in critical condition following the attack. Phoenix Fire Department spokesperson Todd Keller urged residents to avoid disturbing hives and to call 911 if stung repeatedly.
- Experts advise wearing lightly colored clothing and avoiding scents when hiking to deter bees. This incident follows a March 29 swarm at Arizona State University that stung five people, sending one to the hospital.
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Hiker in critical condition after being stung more than 100 times by bees in Arizona
A man in his 30s was in critical condition Saturday after he was stung more than 100 times by bees while hiking in Phoenix, Arizona. (Phoenix Fire Department)
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