Stone fish are the most dangerous in the sea.

Squat, warty and slime covered, they merge very well with their surroundings.

Even the disturbances only a few centimeters away do not make the fish move –

until it is too late for its unfortunate victims.

Sting of this fish causes a maddening excruciating pain which can last for 12 hours.

The pain is so intense that the victim froth in his mouth and bites the people who come to his help.

Most victims just double up in pain and drown – unable to think or do anything else.

Scalding hot water is the simplest antidote.

Lucky victims may be able to walk in a month or two and the unlucky ones may die within six hours.