Words & Tricks

And the Stingrays Shall Inherit the Earth

OK, now I’m starting to wonder as the BBC reports this

A US man has been stabbed in the chest by a stingray which leapt on board his boat in Florida.
US officials say they are shocked at the attack on Mr Bertakis.

And scientists continue to say that these sorts of attacks are extremely rare. Tell that to Steve Irwin’s family. Well, you can bet I’m going to watch out for those wily predators of the deep if I ever go snokrling.

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