Boy, 10, taken to hospital after jellyfish sting

Paramedics were called to Cape Hillsborough Beach, north of Mackay, after a reported marine envenomation incident about 3.15pm. The Courier-Mail understands the Mackay boy was swimming when he was stung by a jellyfish which caused shoulder, arm and leg pain. The species of jellyfish is unknown. He was taken to Mackay Mater Hospital in a stable condition.A local businesswoman said that beachgoers were usually advised against swimming at Cape Hillsborough, especially during stinger season.A website for…



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