A child has been rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert after being stabbed by a catfish in New Port Richey, fire rescue officials say.
Fire Rescue posted on Twitter around 2 p.m. Monday, saying the boy, who is under the age of 10, was stabbed in the chest by a catfish. Firefighters told FOX 13 that a barb from the catfish went about 1 to 1.5 inches into the child's chest.
Officials said the boy's mother started driving her son to the hospital on US-19 North when he started having difficulty breathing. That's when the mom pulled over to the side of the road and called 911.Just before 3 p.m., Pasco Fire Rescue provided an update saying the child was being airlifted to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa for treatment.
, many types of catfish are venomous, with venom glands along with sharp, bony spines on the edges of their dorsal and pectoral fins. "These spines can be locked into place when the catfish is threatened," researchers at the university wrote. "When a spine jabs a potential predator, the membrane surrounding the venom gland cells is torn, releasing venom into the wound."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Review: New co-production of 'Songs for a New World' improves on last summer's filmed stagingOceanside Theatre Company and Teatro San Diego have collaborated on the Jason Robert Brown musical
Read more »
New body armor rules in New York miss the vest worn by the Buffalo killerVests carrying steel, ceramic or polyethylene plates, which can potentially stop rifle rounds, aren't explicitly covered by the New York state legislation.
Read more »
Up Close: Mayor Adams, new appointee address New York City gun violenceIn this episode of Up Close, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his new appointee A.T. Mitchell discuss their plan for gun prevention in the city.
Read more »
Wonho Busts Out and Breaks Down Barriers With New Album and (Possible) New TourFacade marks a new era for official__wonho, who launched his solo career in the middle of a global pandemic. 'I’ve never had a chance to meet my overseas fans and North American fans in person. I would definitely like to meet them as soon as possible.”
Read more »
Early voting starts in New York gubernatorial primary - New York Amsterdam NewsNew Yorkers began going to the polls Saturday to cast early votes in a primary election that could determine whether Gov. Kathy Hochul keeps her job. Polling places will be open for early votes across the state through June 26.
Read more »
New body armor rules in New York miss vest worn by Buffalo killerNew York's new law barring sales of bullet-resistant vests to most civilians doesn't cover the type of armor worn by the gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, a gap that could limit its effectiveness in deterring future military-style assaults.
Read more »