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Originally Posted by Ric
I saw that poor girl on the news last night, I think she was very lucky that the quick thinking campers were nearby and her father knew first aid.
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ABC News reports she is in a stable condition but will be in hospital for another
week. She came in contact with the box jellyfish near Gladstone and the experience
was described as "traumatic".
See
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...24/2779977.htm
Certainly the box jellyfish is in a different league compared to the blue bottle
and can result in death or horrific welts. Reputedly some species have among the most deadly
toxins in the animal kingdom. As Liz reports, without taking precautions, it is unwise
to swim in the waters of the northern parts of Australia during box jellyfish season.
Some Queensland beaches have netted enclosures to help protect swimmers but
it is wise to check the condition of the netting before venturing in.