18-year-old student finds live scorpion in Shein package, marking 2nd incident in a month.

Sofia Alonso-Mossinger, an 18-year-old student at the University of Bristol, found a live Chinese scorpion in a package from the fast-fashion retailer Shein. Believing it was a toy at first, she and her flatmates safely contained the scorpion, identified as Olivierus martensii, before contacting the National Centre for Reptile Welfare. This incident marks the second occurrence in a month, prompting Shein to investigate. The scorpion's sting is potentially life-threatening.

October 11, 2024
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