The community is urged to take care when wading in bay waters and estuaries on Redlands Coast following a recent stonefish sighting at Raby Bay.
Beachgoers can protect themselves by wearing thick-soled shoes in the water and monitoring the activity of children.
Stonefish are active year-round in the city’s bay waters and estuaries but tend to be more prevalent at this time of year.
They can be hard to spot in shallow waters due to their ability to blend in with the surrounding environment, often resembling rocks or coral.
Other Redlands Coast areas where stonefish have been sighted previously include North Stradbroke, Coochiemudlo and the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
The sting from a stonefish is very painful and victims should seek immediate medical attention.
Residents can report stonefish sightings to Council on 3829 8999.
Redland City Council provides a suite of services to 166,873 residents and more than 63,000 residential households across Redlands Coast. Our naturally wonderful city on Quandamooka Country is home to more than 335 kilometres of coastline, six island communities and 12 mainland suburbs.
