Woolwich Baths, Hunters Hill: Urgent warning after deadly blue-ringed octopus ... trends now
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A desperate warning has been issued after a child picked up a deadly sea creature at a popular swimming spot.
The boy was enjoying a day in the water at Sydney's Woolwich Baths on Wednesday, when he came into contact with a blue-ringed octopus and picked it up.
Despite only being four to six centimetres-long, a blue-ringed octopus carries enough venom to kill 26 adults within minutes.
He was rushed to hospital as a precaution but suffered no injuries.
Hunters Hill Council warned anyone swimming at the baths over the Easter long weekend to 'please beware' of the danger.
The boy was enjoying a day in the water at Sydney 's Woolwich Baths (pictured) on Wednesday, when he came into contact with a blue-ringed octopus and picked it up.
Despite only being four to six centimetres-long, a blue-ringed octopus carries enough venom to kill 26 adults within
