A woman was stung by a scorpion while retrieving luggage at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday evening, according to Massachusetts State Police. The 40-year-old woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, but her condition remains unknown.
The incident occurred in the baggage claim area of customs, with no information available on where the scorpion came from or what type it was. Scorpion stings are typically painful but rarely life-threatening, with healthy adults often not requiring treatment. However, young children and older adults are at a higher risk of serious complications.
Scorpions are not common in the northeast, with over 2,500 different species found globally. The Mayo Clinic states that scorpions can be found on every continent except for Antarctica.
The woman’s unfortunate encounter with the scorpion at the airport serves as a reminder of the potential risks of encountering wildlife in unexpected places, even in regions where they are not commonly found.
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