The passenger was attacked by the eight-legged arachnid while travelling from San Francisco to Atlanta. She told the TMZ website she started to feel a stinging sensation on her leg after the plane took off on Thursday morning. When she went to the toilet to investigate the pain,
The passenger was attacked by the eight-legged arachnid while travelling from San Francisco to Atlanta.
She told the TMZ website she started to feel a stinging sensation on her leg after the plane took off on Thursday morning.
When she went to the toilet to investigate the pain, a scorpion fell out of her trousers and scurried away.
The passenger was taken to hospital after landing but is expected to make a full recovery.
The arachnid, meanwhile, was captured by flight attendants and put in a box. No further details were given about its condition.
“After learning that one of our customers on flight 1554 from San Francisco to Atlanta was stung during flight, our crew responded immediately and consulted with a MedLink physician on the ground who provided medical guidance.
“Upon landing in Atlanta, the flight was met by medical personnel and the customer was transported to a local hospital.
