Box Jellyfish advisory issued after multiple people stung in Waikiki

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Box Jellyfish Advisory has been issued after four people were stung in the Waikiki area on Sunday morning.

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On Sunday, Jan. 11, the first call came in at 8:22 a.m., EMS treated and transported a 45-year-old man who was experiencing pain from the sting.

Around 10:17 a.m., EMS treated two men, a 42-year-old and a 24-year-old, who were stung by jellyfish while on a boat tour.

EMS evaluated and treated the 24-year-old man, but the patient declined transport to an emergency room…

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