A 13-year-old girl was rushed to Northern Beaches Hospital on Monday after a suspected blue-ringed octopus bite at Dee Why Beach.

This marks the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the presence of these venomous creatures in the area.
The incident occurred shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 27 January, while the girl explored rock pools at the southern end of Dee Why Beach. After experiencing a sharp pain in her foot, she alerted lifeguards, who observed a welt on her ankle and noted her increasing nausea.

Suspecting a blue-ringed octopus bite, the lifeguards immobilised her and called for an ambulance.
NSW Ambulance paramedics, including an intensive care team, arrived quickly and treated the girl. Although she did not display life-threatening symptoms, paramedics decided to transport her to Northern Beaches Hospital as a precaution.
This incident follows a similar occurrence on 27 October 2024, when a 34-year-old woman was also hospitalised after a suspected blue-ringed octopus bite at the same location.
Published Date 29-Jan-2025