Israel Nature and Parks Authority confirms rare Eilat jellyfish is not deadly

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority confirmed that the rare box jellyfish spotted in the Red Sea off Eilat is not the lethal Australian variant. The authority released footage of the sighting Wednesday morning and noted that the sting can be painful.

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority confirmed on Wednesday morning that the rare box jellyfish spotted in the Gulf of Eilat is not the lethal Australian species. The authority released footage of the sighting and noted that the sting can be painful. The Zioneer first reported on the footage at 07:33.

3 developments

1. 13:53 · 8 JulLatest

   Scientists are currently examining the specimen to assess potential danger.

2. 07:48 · 8 Jul

   Authority confirms jellyfish is not the lethal Australian variant.

3. 07:32 · 8 Jul

   Rare box jellyfish sighted in the Red Sea off Eilat

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