Thousands treated for bluebottle stings in Qld

Bluebottle jelly fish

Bluebottle jelly fish Source: YouTube

Thousands of people have sought help from lifeguards after getting stung by bluebottle jellyfish along the Queensland coastline in the past weekend. The strong northeasterly winds which caused the influx are easing, but authorities are still warning beachgoers to remain vigilant.



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