Woman stung by scorpion at Boston's Logan Airport, hospitalized for treatment
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BOSTON - Massachusetts authorities said a woman was sent to the hospital after being stung by a scorpion at Logan International Airport in Boston over the weekend.
What we know:
The Massachusetts State Police said the incident happened on Sunday night at around 7:30 p.m. local time.
Officers said the 40-year-old woman was stung while getting luggage in the baggage claim area of customs.
She was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.
What we don't know:
Authorities said they don't know how the scorpion ended up at the airport, but the incident remains under investigation.
What to do if you're stung by a scorpion?
Dig deeper:
According to the Mayo Clinic, most scorpion stings don't require hospital treatment. However, the wound should be cleaned with mild soap and water.
If symptoms are serious and require hospitalization, anti-venom may be provided.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Massachusetts State Police, who reported the incident and provided details about the woman being stung, the time and location, and the ongoing investigation.