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Teen taken to hospital after being stung

CAREFLIGHT crews were tasked to Fraser Island on Friday to treat and transport a patient who had reportedly been stung by marine stingers.

CAREFLIGHT crews were tasked to Fraser Island on Friday to treat and transport a patient who had reportedly been stung by marine stingers.

A 16-year-old Sunshine Coast girl, who was also holidaying near Orchid Beach, was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital by the Bundaberg-based rescue helicopter.

She travelled in a stable condition.

The species of marine stinger is unknown.

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