‘I lost all movement of my muscles’: Woman describes near-death experience after sting from Asian needle ant

Georgia residents are being warned about a growing threat from the Asian needle ant, an invasive species whose sting can trigger severe — and in some cases life-threatening — allergic reactions.

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A University of Georgia entomologist is cautioning that the Asian needle ant is spreading in the Peach State, raising the likelihood that more people could experience serious medical reactions from its sting.

According to WSB-TV, Fulton County resident Melissa Hairston said she nearly died after being stung while sitting poolside on Memorial Day two years ago.

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