Almost 400 scorpions found abandoned at Palawan pier

Philippine Coast Guard officers have found almost 400 Malay scorpions abandoned at a pier in Taytay, Palawan, Unang Balita reported Tuesday.

Worth half a million pesos, the scorpions were found in sardine tin cans and plastic containers with holes on top, the report said. The containers were found stacked inside two huge yellow crates.

According to the PCG, the scorpions were about to be brought to Manila before they were abandoned at the pier.

The scorpions have been left in the care of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development while authorities investigate the origin and owner of the scorpions. —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News