Totally Insane and Dangerous Wild Animal Encounters

The Box Jellyfish Sting

The Box jellyfish is a silent killer in the sea. They're translucent and measure about 10" in length, and their stings can cause paralysis. A 10-year-old girl in Australia was stung by one which caused horrible scarring and knocked her unconscious. She was rescued in the nick of time but will always have the marks from the horrible encounter.

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