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Tourist hospitalised after man o' war sting in Phuket
A foreign tourist suffered a severe allergic reaction after being stung by a Portuguese man o' war at Naithon Beach in Phuket and was taken to hospital. Lifeguards advise beachgoers to be cautious, avoid touching tentacles with bare hands, rinse with seawater, and seek immediate medical help for severe symptoms.
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