Tragedy in Malaysia: Two-Year-Old Russian Boy Dies After Deadly Box Jellyfish Sting

A two-year-old Russian boy died in Malaysia after a box jellyfish sting, with his parents blaming the complete absence of safety measures on the popular Langkawi beach.

According to Malaysian agency Bernama, the parents, Nikita and Olga Lakubanets, said their son fought for four days in the hospital, where doctors did everything possible to save him. The family now plans to cremate the child and bring his ashes home to Khabarovsk.

No Lifeguards or Warning Signs on the Beach

The parents told the Telegram channel SHOT that there were no lifeguards, no warning signs, and no rescue personnel on the beach where the sting occurred. First aid was provided only by bystanders. The family was unable to call an ambulance - the parents had to drive their son to the hospital themselves.

Investigations Began Only After the Child’s Death

According to the parents, the authorities began their investigation only after the boy’s death. They said warnings for tourists were introduced only afterward, along with the installation of signs and lifeguard huts. The couple believes that these jellyfish should not have been present in this particular area, noting that the species is typically known as Australian.

“Only after our child died did they begin warning tourists, putting up signs, and installing booths,” the parents said.

A Deadly Sting on Langkawi’s Chenang Beach

The boy was stung by a box jellyfish on Chenang Beach on the island of Langkawi . Box jellyfish inject venom through specialized stinging cells located on their tentacles, and some species are considered among the most dangerous marine organisms in the world.