Russian woman injured by fire jellyfish on Phuket

Hellish pain: Russian woman receives horrific burn from fire jellyfish on Phuket.

Consensus

A 28-year-old woman from Orenburg, Russia, was stung by a fire jellyfish on Patong Beach, Phuket.
The incident occurred while she was swimming with friends.
She immediately felt sharp pain and the jellyfish wrapped around her leg.
She went to the shore in shock and was examined by lifeguards who called for emergency medical help.
She was treated in a hospital with painkillers and antihistamines.
Despite medication, her leg continued to burn for two hours before pain subsided.
She was later discharged with instructions to manage pain and treat the burn.
The jellyfish involved is identified as Pelagia noctiluca, known as a fire jellyfish in Thailand.
The sting can cause severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock and loss of consciousness.
The wound can take up to two weeks to heal.

There were no warnings about danger on the beach. — riamo
Authorities and lifeguard services have increased readiness due to a high number of jellyfish on Phuket beaches, and tourists have been warned. — vm
Fire jellyfish have also recently infested beaches in Krasnodar Krai and Crimea in mid-September. — vm