Arizona Hiker's Bee Swarm Nightmare

0:00On April 6th, a hiker in Arizona is battling for his life after more than 100 bee-stings on lookout mountain near Phoenix. He called emergency services when the attacks left him unable to make it down the trail on his own. Rescue crews flew in a helicopter, winched him up safely, and rushed him by ambulance to a hospital. Phoenix Fire Department jumped in with tips for hikers, steer clear of hives, stick to light-color clothes, and skip-cented stuff outside. If a swarm hits, they say run fast while shielding your head, face, and mouth to stay safe. Experts like Dr. Frank Lovkeo from Arizona State University explain that all those stings pack venom that basically crushes your muscles. Arizona bees are super aggressive, and getting hit hundreds of times in one go isn't rare around here. This comes after an unusually warm winter ramped up bee-action statewide. Next last week, five folks got stung during a women's lacrosse game on a Tampa University campus, one ended up in the hospital.

1:01With bee swarms on the rise, officials are stressing caution on trails and fields alike to dodge these scary run-ins.