Man bitten by scorpion on plane flight

Tribune staff reports
Posted March 3 2003, 8:07 AM EST

A 70-year-old man was in good condition early today after being bitten by a
scorpion while in flight to Chicago from Mexico.

“He felt something bite him on the back and right shoulder area several times,”
said Chicago Police spokeswoman Alice Casanova. “He took off his shirt and
discovered a small scorpion.”

The man’s son, who was traveling with him, killed the poisonous insect and
placed it in a plastic bag. The incident happened shortly after midnight.

Upon landing, the man was taken to Resurrection Medical Center, where he was
reported in good condition.

“He said he had no idea how the scorpion got into his clothing,” Casanova said.

The dead insect was turned over to hospital officials.