Tragedy struck a North Queensland beach community on Saturday afternoon after a teenage boy died from a box jellyfish sting. The 14 year old had tentacles wrapped around his legs and arms as he left the water... Surf lifesavers and paramedics treated the boy at the scene, but he died in the Mackay Base Hospital a short time later. Dr Lisa Gershwin is the director of Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Services and co-creator of the jellyfish app. She has extensive experience in jellyfish research with a specific focus on Australian species.
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