Stingray Encounter Leaves Tampa Woman Impaled by Barb in Ruskin

Following an incident in Ruskin, a woman from Tampa is in the process of recuperating after a venomous stingray impaled her. The barb of the stingray penetrated a few inches into her back, narrowly avoiding her lungs. She is currently recounting her frightening ordeal while hospitalized. Reported by 8 On Your Side.

Kristie Cataffo-O’Brien and her husband enjoyed a day at Bahia Beach, savoring a delicious lunch and soaking up the sun. However, their peaceful outing took a shocking turn when Kristie felt the sharp sting of a stingray’s barb piercing her back, even though they were only knee-deep in the water.

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