A woman was stung by a scorpion at Boston’s Logan Airport while getting her luggage. She was taken to the hospital, but officials don’t know how the scorpion got there. Most scorpion stings don’t need ...

BOSTON -- A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m.

As the desert heats up, scorpions — including the notorious Arizona bark scorpions — become more active, leading to more frequent sightings not only outdoors but in homes and other buildings. These ...

The scorpion has not been sighted again since the incident, according to state police David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty; Getty A woman was hospitalized in Boston after she was stung by a ...