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Fed up stingray takes revenge on jet-ski rider

06 Jan 09 @ 05:01am by Jake Dean

A MAN was hospitalised after he jumped on a stingray and was pierced in the arm by its barb in a bizarre and dangerous start to the holiday season on southern beaches.

Moana Surf Lifesaving Club captain Terry Semmens said patrols spotted the young man on a jet ski circling the stingray close to shore at Moana on Sunday, December 20, about 3.30pm.

``We advised him to stop antagonising it but he took no notice and after he was told twice he decided he’d jump on it,’’ Mr Semmens said.

``He ended up with the barb from the stingray stuck in his arm.’’

Mr Semmens said the man was taken to a nearby hospital by friends.

``You’ve got to use a bit of brain and if you see a marine animal like that just steer clear and, of course, if it’s a shark get straight out of the water.’’

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