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Jellyfish In Langkawi
Box jellyfish have been spotted in Langkawi waters, resulting in the death of a 2-year-old Russian toddler. Here’s what’s going on.
Last updated at Nov 21, 2025
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🔥 Venomous Sighting In Langkawi
Box jellyfish, specifically the Chironex Fleckeri species, were confirmed to have been spotted in the waters off Langkawi Island. This species is one of the most venomous in the world and has been a concern for authorities, especially in popular tourist areas along the beaches and shallow coastal zones.
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🔥 What Are Box Jellyfish
Box jellyfish are named for their cube-shaped bell and possess long, trailing tentacles lined with thousands of venom-filled stinging cells. Their potent venom attacks the heart, nervous system, and skin cells, often causing immediate paralysis and cardiac arrest. Contact with the tentacles requires immediate emergency medical attention.
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🔥 Russian Toddler Dies
Authorities confirmed a two-year-old Russian boy, Vladimir, died on 19 November 2025, after being stung by a box jellyfish while swimming at Cenang Beach four days earlier. The toddler passed away at Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, with doctors confirming the severe injuries were caused by the venomous creature.
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🔥 Kedah Fisheries Issues Warning
The Kedah Fisheries Department has issued a strong warning to both beachgoers and fishermen regarding the presence of the extremely venomous box jellyfish in Langkawi. The department urged the public to exercise maximum caution and to be vigilant while carrying out any activities in the affected coastal waters and beaches.
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