A Sting From One Of The World’s Deadliest Animals Left This 14-Year-Old Begging For Death
Painful sting from the world’s deadliest jellyfish
Are the cold, black eyes of a shark enough to keep you from stepping into the ocean forever? Perhaps the threat of the Irukandji jellyfish’s sting will be enough to keep both of your feet on solid ground. Unfortunately for 14-year-old Hannah Mitchell, a relaxing swim in the waters of Australia’s north coast turned sour. Because she suffered a painful sting from the world’s deadliest jellyfish. And almost instantly, the young teen begged for death as indescribable pain swept through her body. Hannah defied expectations and lived to share her story. But sadly she’s still dealing with the lasting side effects from her brush with the smallest, most venomous jellyfish in the world.Irukandji jellyfish
While the Irukandji jellyfish normally only measure a few centimeters in length, they claim the title as one of the ocean’s most venomous creatures.
While only 50-100 individuals stung by the jellyfish require medical attention each year, their attack is often life-threatening. They are most typically seen in the waters of western and northern Australia.
Danger
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The small size of the Irukandji jellyfish coupled with their translucent appearance makes them nearly impossibile to spot in the water.
After they are stung, victims are forced to deal with the effects of Irukandji Syndrome which include intense body pain, nausea, vomiting and trouble breathing.
Meet Hannah Mitchell
Hannah Mitchell was simply enjoying a swim with a friend near Goodwyn Island in Western Australia when she was suddenly stung by the venomous jellyfish on Easter Sunday.
Almost instantly, the 14-year-old was struck with Irukandji syndrome and began complaining of widespread pain throughout her entire body.
Away From Mom
Unfortunately, the teen’s mother, Casey Mitchell was 40 minutes away from her daughter at the time of the attack.
When the two reunited, the 14-year-old was already “shaking and coughing up blood,” a sure sign that she was in need of immediate medical attention if she was to survive the sting.