Deadly jellyfish in Sabah waters


Swimmers beware: Prof Maran holding up a dead box jellyfish caught off Sabah waters.

PETALING JAYA: Beachgoers taking a dip in Sabah waters during the holiday season should be extra careful as the deadly box jellyfish is back.

In the past month, at least six people were stung, killing one of them, a seven-year-old child from Kota Belud.

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