Teen's Innocent Seashell Gesture Turns Life-Threatening
An 18-year-old man in Australia narrowly escaped death after being bitten by a blue-ringed octopus while collecting seashells. Jacob Eggington recognized the bite and sought medical help, potentially saving his niece from being bitten. There is no antidote for the venom of the blue-ringed octopus, which can be fatal within 30 minutes. Officials are now warning beachgoers to exercise caution.