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| 4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500  | Re: Bringing the G Home Pablo, just got back from that beach - I had more than one cold brew. Not to mention our home made Margaritas unfortunately I got hit by a sting ray (even though I am always extremely careful) the stinger penetrated half way through the foot! The pain was so intense (it is the most excruciating pain one can imagine) that I broke out in cold sweat ready to vomit every second. According to the US Coast guard, 70% of attack victims go unconscious from the intense pain http://www.jerrylabella.com/stingray.html I got the other two in the group to boil water immediately. The bleeding was profuse and I used the opportunity to massage as much blood and venom out. I used the water as hot as I could stand it without screaming too loud. The pain went away quickly due to the intense heat. But I burned my skin about 1" in diameter. Even though the pain went away quickly my foot started swelling the next day to about elephant size. Right now I am fighting to keep infections away. Good reason to have more beers! (DSC_0003.jpg) Attachments ----------------  DSC_0003.jpg (454KB - 0 downloads) | |
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| Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3004  | Re: Bringing the G Home When I was down in April with my 16yr old son Kevin, he was stung by a sting ray setting down on the sand in front of the beach his first run of the afternoon kiting at La Ventana. Same story lots of pain, couldn't walk. We boiled water right away, as hot as he could tolerate, and it got completely better within 45 min to an hour. That and a long late afternoon in the hammock with the foot elevated and he was good to go for another session the next day. Scary though, but no antibiotics necessary. Between that and the puffer fish and jellies, a little bit of caution is required before throwing a front flip off the beach.  | |
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| Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | ||
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| 4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | ||
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| gbenzer Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 2007 G-500, 2017 Audi Q7 Posts: 418  | ||
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| 4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | ||
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| shochu Extreme Veteran Date registered: Jul 2006 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Vehicle(s): indonesian-assembled '97 G300 Posts: 452 | Re: Bringing the G Home man.. that's a LOT of wrinkle on one foot... | |
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| 4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | ||
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| Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3004 | ||
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| 4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846  | Re: Bringing the G Home Glad you brought the G back to OR Eric! My goodness Harald, I'm glad you're ok after the sting. I should have been more cautious when I was down there. Now I know better. PS--I hope you remembered to install the drain plug in the boat before heading out.  | |
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