Aussie Teen Dies From Box Jellyfish Sting Off Coast of Queensland, Prompts Public Warning
An Aussie teen has passed away after being stung by a box jellyfish one of the world’s deadliest sea creatures during a fishing trip on Feb. 22.
The 17-year-old, from Bamaga in far north Queensland, encountered the deadly jellyfish at Patterson’s Point in Cape York. He was intubated at the scene and flown by Royal Flying Doctor’s Service to Townsville Hospital, reports ABC.
He passed away from his injuries a week after being stung. Former mayor of the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC), Eddie Newman, called the incident a “tragic, tragic accident.”
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