Subaqua Sternal Rubs

While perhaps the most dangerous patch of underwater real estate anywhere in the world, Sting Rays City is widely promoted the Grand Cayman Tourist Bureau, though the resident critters often harm the tourists. On April 1, reports the Wisconsin State Journal, eleven-year-old Justin Weber was scuba diving with his parents, when a six-foot green moray chomped down on his forearm, severing several arteries and pouring blood into the water. The eel held on tight until Justin's dad pried its jaws apart (Justin later said "It was more pain than I've ever had. I was just scared"). The moray may have been attracted to the diabetes medical bracelet Justin wore, thinking it was another bit of chum tossed into the water. Justin underwent six hours of surgery on Grand Cayman, where doctors used a vein from his leg to help restore blood flow to his hand. The Webers arranged for a chartered medical jet, which cost $21,400, to fly Justin to Madison, Wisconsin, for further surgery. His family is hopeful he'll regain full use of his hand. His mother Laura said the family will resume diving, but not where fish are fed. "We believe this changes the way the animals react to human beings," she said. Experts would agree, though tourist bureaus don't seem to care. The eel was "relocated."

Source: Undercurrent.org

Scary… And they want to start shark feeding here in Grenada. While it would be cool to see something other than a nurse shark here, what are the risks?

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