A teen has been killed by a field jellyfish after he emerged from the water with a number of toes of tentacles wrapped round his legs and arms.

The field jellyfish is regarded as the world's most venomous marine animal and the one species of its sort able to killing people. Their tentacles are loaded with pockets of poison which may trigger cardiac arrest, paralysis, and loss of life, all inside a couple of minutes.

Mark Angelo Ligmayo, 14, had solely been at Eimeo Seaside, in Queensland, Australia, for ten minutes on February 26 when he got here out of the water entangled within the jellyfish, native information outlet 7NEWS reported. Witnesses instructed the information outlet he was wrapped in a number of toes of tentacles.

Jenny Rees, of Surf Lifesaving North Queensland, instructed 7NEWS "there have been plenty of tentacles throughout his legs" and lifeguards may see "spider internet marks on his arms."

Emergency providers arrived on the scene and acquired the tentacles off the boy, making use of about 30 liters of vinegar. Vinegar acts an antidote to a jellyfish sting and might cease extra venom from releasing all through the physique. Ligmayo nonetheless, was nonetheless in important situation and was rushed to Mackay Hospital, the place he succumbed to his accidents simply hours after the sting, 7NEWS stated.

An area resident instructed the tv station, it was "the worst tragedy that might've occurred" and it'll "have an effect on lots of people" because the seaside is fashionable throughout the neighborhood.

Lifeguards on responsibility on the seaside had checked the waters for jellyfish earlier than Ligmayo entered the water, 7NEWS stated, nevertheless it will need to have slipped by means of.

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A inventory picture reveals a field jellyfish, probably the most venomous marine animal. Its posion can kill a human in minutes. ~UserGI15667539/Getty Pictures

It's at the moment jellyfish season in Australia, which means sightings are extra widespread. Jellyfish are drawn to heat, which means shallower waters will be teaming with them through the summer time, between November and Could.

Eimeo Seaside was closed to the general public the day after the incident. Lifeguards urged the general public to remain out of the water.

Ligmayo and his household had solely been dwelling within the space since December after transferring there from the Philippines.

Following the incident, native MP Amanda Camm requested whether or not the federal government was doing sufficient to coach individuals who come to the area on learn how to keep away from these conditions, 7NEWS reported.

Australian public well being service Well being Direct advises folks to put on a full lycra wetsuit and waterproof footwear when swimming in waters the place jellyfish might be current.

There have been 70 deaths attributable to field jellyfish in Australia for the reason that Eighteen Eighties. An analogous incident occurred in March final 12 months when a 17-year-old had been swimming in Bamaga, Cape York, when he was stung by a field jellyfish.

The teenager was within the hospital for per week earlier than his life assist was turned off. This was the primary loss of life attributable to a field jellyfish in 15 years, the BBC reported.