A 52-year-old woman experienced a painful and frightening ordeal at Dusseldorf Airport after being stung by a scorpion hidden within her coat. The incident occurred after the woman disembarked a flight, revealing the venomous arachnid had travelled undetected. Emergency services were immediately called, and the woman was swiftly transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities believe the scorpion was a stowaway, having boarded the plane unnoticed. The scorpion itself was safely captured and taken into the care of a local zoo. The incident raises concerns about airport security and the potential for concealed dangerous creatures to be transported internationally.