Dangerous jellyfish stings spike in Queensland

NEWS: Twenty two people have been hospitalised in Queensland after suffering stings attributed to Irukandji jellyfish this season, authorities say.

An irukandji jellyfish.

An irukandji jellyfish. Source: WA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Twenty-two people have been taken to hospital with suspected Irukandji stings in Queensland so far this season.

That's more than double the 10-year average, according to the Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Service.

The potentially deadly jellyfish are typically found in high numbers in tropical waters towards the north of the state but warm water following heavy rainfall is luring them further south.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News here.


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