Box jellyfish count increases throughout the day Oct 14, 2009
Cheplic said paramedics treated a man in his 30s at the beach fronting Duke's Restaurant in Waikiki after the man reported difficulty breathing following a jellyfish sting. He was the only patient who was treated and transported to a hospital due to a jellyfish sting, Cheplic said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
SLIPPERY STINGERS BACK Sep 15, 2009
61 jellyfish stings treated in Waikiki ... The Honolulu Emergency Services Department's, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division's box jellyfish sting count ended at 3:30 p.m. today. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Cleri claims Italys first gold at championships Jul 27, 2009
Zaira Cardenas of Mexico withdrew midway through the womens race and was treated for an apparent jellyfish sting. Kate Brookes-Peterson of Australia came ashore at the 15km mark, struggling with dehydration, fatigue and bruises from other swimmers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)