30 victims and counting...
Would you like to play a little game with me? A short, punchy round of “Would you Rather?” Ok, great. Would you rather have your foot nibbled by a Great White shark or get stung by a box jellyfish?
Oh, don’t answer too quickly. On the surface, getting a foot tasted by Great White seems the more terrible option but in these cases the wound is usually so deep that shock takes over, erasing pain. Also the victim of shark snack is, afterward, regarded as a hero, very lucky, and has a go-to bar story to tell for the rest of his life. Box jellyfish stings, on the other hand, hurt very, very badly. It is almost impossible to stifle tortured shrieks, breathless gasps for mercy, when wrapped by a poisonous tentacle. Being stung by a jellyfish is not a good story, either, as no one cares and being urinated upon is usually in the cards.
So?
Before giving your answer let’s read about an invasion, yesterday, of a paradisiacal Hawaiian beach, Hanauma Bay that became invaded by a troupe of unbelievably caustic box jellyfish. Let’s learn of 30 victims.
The beach at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve has been closed for the day, Sunday, January 19.
This is due to an influx of Box Jellyfish.
According to the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, there were 30 stings reported on Sunday morning.
The beach at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve will be closing today, 1/19/20, due to jellyfish. About 30 stings have been reported this morning. The upper areas, including the parking lot, viewpoint, & education center, will remain open. Will reassess beach tomorrow. Mahalo. #hbay
January 19 is first day of and anticipated three-four day Box Jellyfish influx.
The situation will be reassessed first thing in the morning Monday, January 20.
Now, Great White or Box? One last bit of info here, too, box jellyfish are deadlier than sharks.
Which one?
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When I was a kid I saw a guy on Daytona Beach who had a chunk bitten from his calf which had healed up and I have been envious ever since. A shark scar is pretty badass.
The sting is one thing, but the seabathers eruption? oh mother
Drug sniffing, gay living, psycho killing, bank robbing, mommy issues
I’ve been watching that Animal kingdom.
An accurate portrayal of life in the O.C?
Funny–coming from someone who’s having identidy issues…….
Fair nuff
box jellyfish have eyes and can avoid obstacles while swimming. they have recorded swimming at speeds of up to 20ft per minute. stay out of the ocean. stick to cycling.
Why are we not talking about Raheem Mostert’s touchdown celebration?
We did already! You a niner?
I technically do not play for them.
5 Sharks just went through the lineup
today at Snapper, you know what to do Chas!
Id rather listen to Box Elder
https://youtu.be/U6n8I7g3K-I
Lovely – that was a reunion tour?
Yeah, I think in 2009?
The problem with boxing jellyfish is they can take so much punishment. No matter how accurate your punch, the impact just dissipates.
Oh, sorry, Box Jellyfish. Those are the ones that put you in a box.
Great White nibble may take your foot off though, then you’d have to sponge/ride a surf mat after or possibly worse…kneeboard
Kneeboarders are the most racist of all surfers. I still haven’t recovered from being called a ‘foot-surfer’ by one 3 years ago.
Kneeborders are half a leg above bodyborders…
Haha!
Ok, in all fairness, gotta post this. https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
On a slightly related note, a few years back me and the wife were on holiday in the San Blas islands and decided to go for some fun together in the sea at night. I kept on feeling something nipping at my toes and lower leg but thought it was just bits of coral or shells. Then I felt something have a nibble on the old nutsack, to this day I have no idea what
Mikey C I’ll bet.
#nttawwt
In all fairness, Greenough did some pretty rad stuff on a kneeboard…..
Youll never see a sponge do this. https://uploads.disquscdn.c…