Crime & Safety
Scorpion Stings SoCal Man In Testicles In Las Vegas, He Claims: Report
According to reports, the man is considering legal action after he claimed he was stung in his testicles by a scorpion at A Las Vegas hotel.
AGOURA HILLS, CA — An Agoura Hills man said he was stung in his testicles by a scorpion while he was staying at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas and is considering legal action, according to reports.
Michael Farchi told FOX11 that he woke up in excruciating pain during his stay on Dec. 26. Upon searching the area close to him, Farchi said he found a scorpion hanging on his underwear.
According to FOX, Farchi and his family cut their trip short and checked out of the Venetian a day early and the hotel comped his room. Following the incident, Farchi went to a hospital and was formally diagnosed with a scorpion sting, FOX reported.
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In a report filed with the resort, Farchi said he was bitten at around 8 a.m. in his bed while he was sleeping. The report noted that Farchi blamed The Venetian for the incident.
According to reports, The Venitian is still investigating the incident.
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