Most scholars agree that blue-ringed octopuses have killed at least 11 people, with the potential number ranging from seven to 16. Despite their small size, these Australian sea creatures possess venom in their salivary glands that can fatally harm 26 adult humans in minutes, causing various severe symptoms like paralysis, heart failure, and blindness. The dangerous aspect of their bites is that they are often painless, leading victims to not realize they have been bitten until experiencing paralysis.
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Emergency services of scene of serious truck crash in Wooroloo, with vehicle’s fuel tank on fire
Emergency services are responding to a serious truck crash in Wooroloo where a cement truck crashed through a barrier around 8:20 AM, leading to a suspected fuel tank fire. The driver is reportedly trapped inside the vehicle, and three St John WA ambulance crews, along with police and fire services, are on the scene. Need More Context? 🔎
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