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Municipality Denies Attack by Lionfish on Bathing Woman in Varkiza

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Reports of a lionfish biting a bather in Varkiza have been denied by the municipality.
The local authorities stated that no official confirmation of the incident exists.
Authorities encourage citizens to remain calm and assess information carefully.
The presence of lionfish in Greek waters is a monitored phenomenon, but panic is unnecessary.

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An elderly woman was reportedly bitten by a fish identified as a lionfish while swimming at a beach in Varkiza, Greece. The incident occurred recently, prompting medical attention where the woman received stitches for her injury, which was described as serious. Little detail is provided about the nature or cause of the attack.

Following the reports of the incident, the municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni issued a statement categorically denying the claims regarding the lionfish attack. They asserted that no official authorities had recorded or confirmed the event, calling the information circulating on social media unfounded and urging the public not to panic.

Despite the municipal denial, reports about the incident have appeared across various news outlets, highlighting the incident from eyewitness accounts. Experts have advised that if someone is bitten by a lionfish, it is essential to wash the wound with clean water and soap immediately.

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