A foreign visitor required hospital treatment after sustaining a severe allergic reaction from a Portuguese man o’ war sting at Naithon Beach in Phuket. Local lifeguards administered immediate first aid at the scene before transporting the individual to a medical facility for further care. The incident was brought to public attention after images circulated on social media, depicting the marine creature and the injuries sustained by the victim on their leg. Following the event, beach authorities issued a formal warning to both local and international beachgoers, urging them to exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Visitors are advised to remain vigilant and avoid physical contact with any jellyfish or venomous marine life encountered along the coastline to prevent similar health emergencies.
Source : The Thaiger
Photo : The Thaiger
