Two Climbers Rescued After Wasp Attack

Thanks to Bergschlawiner of North Bend, Wash. for submitting this story.

Who: Two 17-year old climbers
Where: Climbing the Kanzianiberg on the Finkenstein on Faaker See (Bezirk Villach) in Kärnten.
Their mistake: Accidentally disturbing a wasp nest
What happened: The two young climbers were climbing on the Kanzianiberg when they accidentally disturbed a nest of wasps and were each stung by from 10 to 15 wasps. A rescue doctor and mountain rescuers had to climb up to the teenagers and administer first aid before lowering them off the rock. After being treated, the two climbers declined a helicopter rescue.