Aussie Teen Dies From Box Jellyfish Sting Off Coast of Queensland, Prompts Public Warning

Aussie Teen Dies From Box Jellyfish Sting Off Coast of Queensland, Prompts Public Warning
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An Aussie teen has passed away after being stung by a box jellyfish—one of the world’s deadliest sea creatures—during a fishing trip on Feb. 22.

The 17-year-old, from Bamaga in far north Queensland, encountered the deadly jellyfish at Patterson’s Point in Cape York. He was intubated at the scene and flown by Royal Flying Doctor’s Service to Townsville Hospital, reports ABC.