British tourist bitten by toxic pufferfish in Greek waters

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 05:12 · Archive

A British woman was bitten by a pufferfish while swimming off Zante and received hospital treatment.

A British tourist was bitten by a toxic pufferfish while swimming in the water at Kalamaki in Zante, Greece. She was taken to a private clinic for urgent treatment. The woman initially believed she had been attacked by a monkfish.

How it is being reported

• British woman rushed to hospital after being bitten by vicious toxic pufferfishGB News · 29 Sept, 04:11
• British tourist is rushed to hospital after being 'bitten by toxic pufferfish' as species wreaks havoc on Greek islandDaily Mail · 28 Sept, 21:27

In this story: Zante · Kalamaki

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