Swim At Your Own Risk: New Species Of Jellyfish Discovered. Great.

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

New Species Of Jellyfish Discovered. Great.


A new species of box jellyfish has been discovered invading the outer regions of the Great Barrier Reef near popular diving and snorkelling areas. They used to think you could enjoy the outer reef without having to worry about bumping into the world's deadliest creature. Not anymore!

A 27-year-old snorkeler was stung on the face on Saturday and this new species is the prime suspect. The man was rushed to hospital suffering irukandji syndrome. There is no antivenom.

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