Traveler Hospitalized After Scorpion Sting at Boston Logan Airport

The woman was stung while retrieving luggage in the customs baggage claim area on Sunday evening.

A 40-year-old woman was stung by a scorpion at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday night while collecting her luggage in the customs baggage claim area.
The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but her current condition remains unknown.
Authorities have not identified the species of the scorpion or determined how it ended up at the airport.
Scorpion stings are typically painful but rarely life-threatening, though certain species can cause severe symptoms or allergic reactions, according to medical experts.
The incident is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police, with no further details released at this time.