In Egypt, attacks by dangerous sharks on tourists have become more frequent, which is why many beaches are closed. However, sharks are not the only danger tourists may face in the Red Sea. In the material “DIP” – about what can put travelers in danger at the resorts of this country.
Wart (stone fish)
It is considered the most poisonous in the world, and its danger lies not only in the thorns. The fact is that the Wart lives directly on the bottom, and it is very easy to confuse it with a stone and step on it. Tourists run the risk of encountering it on beaches in cities like Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Dahab.
She has 12-14 poisonous spikes on her back, each of which is saturated with the strong poison. In addition, they are so sharp that they can even pierce rubber shoes, so swimming slates will not save you. The wart spreads a toxin that causes severe pain, paralysis, and tissue death. The severity of the lesion depends on how deep the spike has entered the leg. If you do not provide appropriate assistance to a person, he will die in a few hours.
Cone
This type of mollusk seems harmless at first glance, but it is dangerous because it shoots a harpoon tooth with a paralyzing poison. A tourist sees a beautiful shell on the sand that he wants to take for himself, but this should never be done, as there is a risk of getting poison for which there is no antidote. At the same time, painkillers are made from it.
Cones use their harpoon to paralyze the victim. However, a person can feel the danger. Some researchers say that death can occur within a couple of minutes, but it all depends on the type of Cone that the person picked up. These mollusks are nocturnal predators, and during the day they hide in the sand, but it is better not to touch unknown shells once again.
Barracuda
There are eight different species of Barracuda in the Red Sea, including the largest one. Since they live at depth, swimmers rarely see these dangerous fish. Most often they encounter scuba divers when they swim in muddy waters. They swim in flocks and are not dangerous in clear water. The attacks happened at night and in muddy areas, as the Barracuda confused divers with other fish.
The sharp teeth of the fish can damage the arteries and veins of the arms or legs, which can be dangerous for humans. When attacked by a barracuda, it is necessary to immediately stop the bleeding.