“In very rare cases, there have been people who have died from them,” Tunnell said. Tunnell added that every individual responds differently to a sting. Some aren’t able to handle a sting well and have bad allergic reactions.
If you’re stung, pour vinegar or warm water on the site. Do not rub it with sand or let it touch the ocean water. And, of course, go to the hospital to get the wound treated.