A rare venomous box jellyfish has been spotted in the Gulf of Eilat, according to a report by JewishBreakingNews. Israeli scientists are examining the specimen and assessing its danger. Earlier Wednesday, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority confirmed the jellyfish is not the lethal Australian variant, as The Zioneer reported.
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority confirmed earlier Wednesday that the rare box jellyfish spotted in the Gulf of Eilat is not the lethal Australian variant. As of Wednesday afternoon, scientists are examining the specimen to assess the potential danger to swimmers.
The Zioneer first reported the sighting at 07:31 Jerusalem, citing the authority's footage of the jellyfish in the Red Sea. The authority stated at the time that the sting can be painful but is not deadly, a position it reiterated in subsequent updates.
The sighting comes amid a series of notable marine events in Israeli waters this summer. As The Zioneer reported on July 6, the authority warned the public not to touch pufferfish after two dogs were poisoned. Earlier this week, a report warned of an invasive venomous fish arriving via the Suez Canal.
It remains unclear whether the jellyfish is a one-off occurrence or indicates a broader presence. The authority has urged the public to exercise caution and avoid contact with unfamiliar marine life.
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