Stingray Attack Leaves Woman With 6-Inch Barb in Her Arm
vice.comPublished: 5/8/2025
Summary
A 68-year-old woman snorkeling in Australia faced a terrifying encounter with a stingray when she realized she was directly above one, only to feel its bite shortly afterward. She underwent surgery for a fractured bone in her arm and remained otherwise healthy despite the ordeal. The incident has left her shaken but motivated to continue her passion for stingrays, whose aggressive behavior is often misunderstood by the public.