Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Grand Canyon

Scorpion Attack - A Paralyzing Sting in the Grand Canyon

Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks · 2025-06-16

Abigail Barronian assumed her life probably wasn't in any danger when she was stung by a scorpion while on a rafting trip down the Grand Canyon. But then she lost her ability to see and speak, and a very long and painful night began.

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Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks

True stories of the most extreme wild animal attacks ever documented, told and explained by Wes Larson, a wildlife biologist and animal behavior expert. Wes is joined by his brother Jeff and their mutual friend Mike, and in each episode the three pour over the details of animals attacks and explain how listeners can avoid these kinds of dangerous encounters, and learn a new appreciation for the wild things of the world

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  • Latest episode: 2025-06-23
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