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Jellyfish stings on the rise off Palm Island, as summer brings bluebottles and Irukandji
Palm Island, north of Townsville, is surrounded by turquoise ocean, but the prevalence of bluebottles and Irukandji jellyfish is a curse of summer in the tropics.
Key points:
- Jellyfish stings on Palm Island have almost doubled this year, with most of the victims being 7-12 years old
- The local medical superintendent wants increased education, first aid measures, and safer alternative water activities
- The council is dubious about the Queensland Government’s plans to build a splash park
An increasing number of children are being stung by potentially deadly jellyfish off the humid North Queensland island, which lacks safe swimming options.
The Townsville Hospital and Health Service said the number of people stung this year had almost doubled…
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