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title: "Climber Stung by Wasps: The Real Story"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1465"
date: "2026-08-30"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Climber Stung by Wasps: The Real Story

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/multiple-wasp-stings-triggered-a-climbing-rescue-in-b-c/

## Summary

Initial reports claimed a climber was stung by wasps 100 times, leading to a dramatic rescue in British Columbia. This article uncovers the truth behind the incident and its implications for climbers.


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