2023-08-17 08:57:58
The lower limbs of many tourists in Qiaogang bathing beach in mainland China were bitten by unknown fish. (Picture / flip from Weibo / boiling point video)
Many tourists from Beihai City, Guangxi Province, mainland China were playing in the Qiaogang Bathing Beach on the 16th, but their lower limbs were bitten by unknown fish, and they suspended their activities and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Relevant units have launched an investigation into this, and at the same time suspended all water-wading activities in the sea area.
According to comprehensive land media reports, many tourists pointed out that they suddenly felt a tingling pain while playing in the Qiaogang Bathing Beach that followingnoon. After landing, they found blood around their thighs, calves, and ankles, which seemed to be bitten by unknown creatures in the water. Among them, regarding 10 injured were sent to the emergency department of Beihai People’s Hospital Yintan District for disinfection and bandaging, and some patients were given more than 20 needles because of this, but fortunately they were discharged safely.
Many tourists suffered injuries to their thighs, calves, and ankles. (Picture / flip from Weibo / boiling point video)
According to the pictures taken by the tourists at the scene, the staff of the Qiaogang Bathing Beach received feedback from the tourists, and then broadcasted a reminder, “There has been an incident of unidentified species hurting people in the sea. For your safety, all tourists are requested to go ashore immediately.” Rescue personnel from the Qiaogang Beach According to the statement, regarding 2 to 3 tourists suddenly injured their feet at that time, and all the tourists were called ashore later. It is initially speculated that the fish that attacked them were accidentally swimming into the area.
The government of Qiaogang Township, Yinhai District, Hai City also issued the “Notice on Suspension of Wading Activities in Qiaogang Bathing Beach” on the official WeChat account on the 17th, pointing out that tourists are suspected of being bitten by unknown fish. In order to ensure the personal safety of tourists, the suspension of Qiaogang All wading activities in the baths. In response to this matter, the staff of the Beihai Ocean Bureau responded that they have received relevant notices from the Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and the Municipal Government. The matter is still under investigation, and the specific results shall be subject to the notification.
Incident notification. (Picture / flip from Weibo)
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