After Wasp Attack, a Canadian Rock Climber Is Rescued by Helicopter

What the report says

A 33-year-old Canadian rock climber was rescued by helicopter on Tuesday after being stung more than 100 times while hiking in the backcountry north of Vancouver, in British Columbia. Her climbing partner was also brought out in the rescue, according to the New York Times World report.

The incident took place in a remote area of western Canada, where access can be difficult and emergency response often requires air support. The report indicates that the woman was in serious enough condition after the wasp attack that rescuers used a helicopter to evacuate her and her companion.

The episode highlights the risks of recreation in wilderness areas, where hikers and climbers can face not only terrain hazards but also encounters with aggressive insects and other environmental dangers. In British Columbia and other mountainous regions, search-and-rescue teams regularly respond to incidents involving injuries, sudden illness, or parties stranded far from roads.

Because the full article text was unavailable, this digest is limited to the core reported facts: the rescue, the location near Vancouver, the woman’s age, and the unusually large number of stings. No additional details about the climbers’ identities, condition, or the circumstances of the wasp encounter were provided in the supplied evidence.