Swim At Your Own Risk: More Jellyfish!

Friday, November 04, 2005

More Jellyfish!


Apparently, "stinger season" has officially started in Australia. Beaches were closed yesterday after 4 juvenile box jellyfish were found along the Strand. Though juvenile box jellyfish stings may not be lethal, a sting from mom or dad could kill you. And where there are young, there are usually adults lurking nearby.

Box jellyfish are the most deadly of all jellyfish and one of the most dangerous venomous creatures in the world.

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