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SCORPION STING

Girl, aged 3, dies after being stung by scorpion

Girl, aged 3, dies after being stung by scorpion

A 3-year-old girl who died from a scorpion sting in Haouchab in Akkar. (Credit: Michel Hallak)

BEIRUT — A three-year-old girl died Saturday after being stung by a scorpion in the village of Haouchab in Akkar, North Lebanon, our correspondent in the area reported.

According to our correspondent, the child was bitten while sleeping, and was immediately transferred to Halba Government Hospital, located about 7 kilometers from the family home. She was received and treated at the hospital, but unfortunately passed away.



BEIRUT — A three-year-old girl died Saturday after being stung by a scorpion in the village of Haouchab in Akkar, North Lebanon, our correspondent in the area reported.

According to our correspondent, the child was bitten while sleeping, and was immediately transferred to Halba Government Hospital, located about 7 kilometers from the family home. She was received and treated at the hospital, but unfortunately passed away.