Box Jellyfish Warning For Ala Moana and Waikiki Beaches

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They’re baaaack. And they’ve already stung a few unlucky swimmers.

The city of Honolulu has posted box jellyfish warning signs at all Waikiki and Ala Moana beaches. City officials report:

As of 11:45 PM, lifeguards counted 10 box jellyfish and 12 stings have been reported (all in the Waikiki area). EMS did respond to treat one sting, mid-20s female about 11:30am, at the tower near the police station in Waikiki.  The patient was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.


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