A younger boy has been rushed to hospital after he was stung by a probably lethal jellyfish Queensland.
The boy was swimming close to a creek on the western aspect of Okay’gari – Fraser Island on Wednesday when he was stung by what’s suspected to be an Irukandji.
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He has been taken to Hervey Bay Hospital through a rescue chopper.
It comes as three youngsters have been rushed to hospital on Tuesday after additionally being stung.
A major school-aged woman was swimming on the identical standard spot within the morning when she was stung by an Irukandji.
Two different ladies, aged 5 and 9, have been additionally stung later within the day and all three at the moment are being handled in hospital.
The Irukandji jellyfish is a venomous species of field jellyfish, its small measurement making it tough for swimmers to see and keep away from.
Indicators of a sting embrace extreme complications, capturing pains, nausea, vomiting and respiratory difficulties.
Consultants beforehand instructed 7NEWS.com.au the miniscule jellyfish, that are only some centimeters large and virtually clear, can deliver a nasty sting.
“It isn’t such as you die otherwise you’re okay, there’s critical lasting injury,” world-renowned professional Lisa-Ann Gershwin stated.
Three in ten sting victims are placed on life assist with extreme signs, whereas one in 4 could endure recurring points, together with coronary heart or neurological circumstances.
