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Australian Tourist Survives Box Jellyfish Sting in Thailand

Australian Tourist Survives Box Jellyfish Sting in Thailand
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  • Zoe Cahill, 23, was stung by a box jellyfish in Thailand in October 2023.
  • She experienced a feeling like 'electricity' through her body during the sting.
  • Box jellyfish stings affect the nervous system, skin cells, and heart.
  • Cahill suffered cardiac arrest but was revived by a nurse.
  • She was hospitalized for over a month and couldn't walk for two weeks.
  • Cahill keeps scars from the sting as a reminder, likening them to 'fine jewelry'.
  • Experts advise using vinegar on stings and urge people to get out and alert services.
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