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Keep Your Kids Safe In A Suit

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Families with children taking a vacation to Thailand or other South-East Asian countries will most probably spend a good part of their holiday on a beautiful tropical beach. Please make sure that everyone takes proper precautions against jellyfish as there are many stinging species in the sea.

Experts Educate Samui Staff

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Local hotel staff are on the lookout for box jellyfish and sting victims after a series of awareness information sessions arranged by the Thailand Hotels Association (THA) Koh Samui chapter were held on the island.

Thailand Box Jellyfish Death Another Warning To Travelling Families

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The tragic loss of another young life to a lethal multi-tentacle box jellyfish is impossibly sad for all involved. The 5 year old French boy killed at Bottle Beach at the north end of Koh Phangan was standing in shallow water when stung. In an instant, a family holiday in paradise turned into a nightmare as desperate attempts were made to save his little life. The boy died in the car with his distraught parents on the long journey to a poorly equipped local hospital.

Un Petit Français Succombe A Une Piqure De Méduse

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Un petit Français de 5 ans succombe à une piqûre de méduse

Koh Phangan Tragedy - Box Jellyfish Kills French Boy

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Sad news published in the Bangkok Post (25 August 2014) of a 5 year old French boy killed by a box jellyfish on Koh Phangan, Thailand.

Family Horror in The Lost World of Langkawi

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There was another serious box jellyfish sting at Langkawi. A young European girl. On holiday with her family. Stunning Tanjung Rhu Beach. One of Malaysia's most beautiful. The websites rave about the beach and the nearby luxury resort. They went for a swim. No signs. No warning from locals. Paradise.

Should You Skip Vinegar If Stung?

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To V, or not to V, that is the question. But while it's being debated let's hack the Old Bard again; better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

Is The Risk Rising? Read What the Experts Say ..

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In this article in The Huffington Post (Lynne Peeples 19/10/2013), a series of experts discuss the possibility of the increasing risk of stings with the rising number of jellyfish. While opinion appears to be somewhat divided, when next on the beach somewhere in South-East Asia perhaps consult the local 'experts' when considering the risk. It's true that some locals may not be so forthcoming with the facts to protect their interests, but at least you tried and the rest is up to your observations, instincts and intuition.

Seen A Jellyfish? Report It Here - jellywatch.org

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Have you spotted a jellyfish while in South-East Asian waters? If so, scientists are keen to hear about it from you.

Merket for Livet av Giftmanet i Thailand

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Fra norges VG Nett ..

From the Philippines to Cambodia: Danger Lurks

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Box Jellyfish stings from Lazy Beach (Koh Rong) Cambodia 2014 started in the worst possible manner with the report of a box jellyfish fatality in the Philippines.