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Scorpion stings hospitalize hundreds in Egypt after freak storm
Original: Scorpions sting and hospitalize hundreds in Egypt, roused by freak storm
Hundreds of people in Egypt have been hospitalized after being stung by scorpions disturbed by an unusual storm. The storm apparently flushed the scorpions from their habitats and into populated areas, leading to a surge in stings. Egyptian authorities have been responding to the wave of injuries, with health services handling the influx of affected residents.
Why now: The unusual scale of scorpion stings caused by extreme weather is rare and alarming, drawing wide attention.
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- Scorpions sting and hospitalize hundreds in Egypt, roused by freak storm · The Press Democrat
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