A young boy’s brush with a blue-ringed octopus has prompted a Sydney council to issue an urgent warning ahead of the long weekend.
A young boy’s brush with a highly venomous animal has prompted authorities to issue an urgent warning for a popular swimming spot.
Hunter Hill’s council issued a public warning the following day, urging visitors and residents to “beware” the highly venomous octopus at the outdoor bath on the Lane Cove River. The alert came after a member of the public informed the Council that a child “had an encounter” about 2pm, according to“We always advise people to keep children under active supervision at all times in or around water.”
“Just after 2pm we responded to reports of a young child allegedly picking up a blue ring octopus,” she said.Blue Ring Octopus species are found all around Australia. Picture: Supplied.
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