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VIDEO: Here’s what to do if you're stung by a jellyfish

April 20, 2017

Georgia has its fare share of beaches, but those same beaches are homes to tons of sea creatures including jellyfish.

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The glowing animals can deliver a painful sting that could send you straight to the hospital.

So what should you do if you’re bitten by one?

From peeing on the wound to using vinegar, Business Insider has rounded a few tips and myths to help you treat your injury.

Take a look at the video below.

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Ryan Stultz is the head of programming for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, overseeing the paper’s distribution, including AJC.com, newsletters, social media, print and more. He has worked in the newspaper industry for nearly 15 years as an editor and digital specialist.

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