Travellers urged to check hotel rooms after woman is stung by SCORPION

"Holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned to keep a watchful eye on their luggage whilst unpacking. The caution comes after a woman who had been staying in a hotel in Alcorcón, Madrid, was bitten by a rogue scorpion that had found its way until her suitcase. It is believed the insect, which is now suspected to be dead, had escaped from her luggage whilst she unpacked."

"Taking to X, local police announced: 'Call from a hotel in the city reporting that a guest had been stung by a scorpion. 'The result was positive, and we took the woman to the hospital to assess whether any treatment is necessary. It is suspected that the animal may have previously been in the luggage.' Police noted that the incident, which occurred on 26 September, was 'unusual' as scorpions are generally not native to urban Spain,"

Holidaymakers traveling to Spain are advised to check luggage when unpacking after a woman in Alcorcón, Madrid, was bitten by a scorpion found in her suitcase. The insect escaped while the guest unpacked and was later captured by police; the woman suffered an allergic reaction and was taken to hospital for assessment. The incident on 26 September was described as unusual because scorpions are generally not native to urban Spain, though the Spanish Yellow Scorpion is common in the south. Authorities suspect the animal may have been introduced into the luggage, and travelers are urged to inspect bags because stings can cause pain, inflammation, fever, sweating, vomiting, or breathing difficulties.

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