Mother suffers severe allergic reaction after picking up unknown beetle at Maine's Fort Knox
By
Latoya Gayle
The kind of bagel that ruins lesser bagels for you.
Summary
A 44-year-old mother, Antoinette Webb, suffered a severe allergic reaction after picking up an unfamiliar green beetle during a day trip with her twins at Fort Knox in Maine. The insect bite caused rapid, life-threatening symptoms, and she credits the quick response of Fort Knox staff for saving her life. The incident highlights the dangers of handling unknown insects and the importance of emergency preparedness at public sites.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledA berry green, beautiful beetle I've never seen
And I just picked him up, and I said, 'Whoa, you're so pretty.' And within seconds, I felt burning through my body.
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