A scorpion swarm has recently appeared in the city in Egypt, causing hundreds of stings.
According to the Guardian and The New York Times, at least 503 people were stung by a scorpion that suddenly appeared in Aswan, the largest city in southern Egypt near the Nile River, on the night of the 12th local time, and were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Fortunately, no deaths have been confirmed so far.
It is presumed that the scorpions that originally hid in rocks or caves in the desert were carried into the village by rainwater.
They entered the house through a crack in the wall, and hundreds of people were injured overnight, local officials said.
Although scorpion infestation is not unfamiliar to Aswan residents, who live near the desert, the Guardian noted that it is unusual for such a large number of people to be stung overnight.
Doctors who were on vacation were also summoned due to the surge in patients, and the hospital area entered a state of emergency.
Those stung by the scorpion experienced symptoms such as extreme pain, fever, sweating, vomiting and diarrhea.
Acting Health Minister Khalid Abdel Gafar has confirmed that no one has died from scorpion stings.
Earlier, authorities reported that three people were killed by scorpion stings in Aswan, but this was later revealed to be not true.
These three were later identified as soldiers who died in an electric shock.
Meanwhile, the floods have flooded the streets of Aswan, destroyed many places, cut electricity, and suspended school classes.
Currently, it is reported that about 100 households have been destroyed, but the actual damage is estimated to be greater.
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