Hawaii Beachgoer Discovers Deadly Cone Shell Was Alive, Issues Safety Warning

A recent viral video from Hawaii has brought attention to the dangers of handling certain marine shells. The video, uploaded by user 'defnotkanagirl', shows a person holding what appears to be a textile cone shell within a diving mask on a sandy beach. The on-screen text states, "me picking up one of the deadliest shells in the world just to find out it was alive." In an accompanying disclaimer, the author clarified their actions, stating, "Yes I know this shell contains a very dangerous sea animal. I was very careful when picking it up and put it back when I realized there was something inside! AS YOU ALL SHOULD IF YOU FIND A LIVE SHELL." Cone snails, which inhabit these shells, are known to be venomous, with some species capable of delivering a fatal sting to humans. Experts advise against touching live cone shells due to the potential health risks. This incident serves as a crucial reminder for beachgoers to exercise extreme caution and avoid direct contact with unknown marine life to ensure their safety.

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