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Singer Dimitris Kanellos bitten by pufferfish in Varkiza
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Singer Dimitris Kanellos bitten by pufferfish in Varkiza

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Dimitris Kanellos was bitten by a pufferfish while swimming at a beach in Varkiza, Greece.
  • Kanellos described the incident as an unexpected adventure, noting the fish was small and caused only a minor injury.
  • He advised beachgoers to remain calm if they encounter pufferfish, emphasizing that proper cleaning of the wound is sufficient.

Singer Dimitris Kanellos recounted a startling encounter at a Varkiza beach where he was bitten by a pufferfish while enjoying a swim. The unexpected incident, which occurred on a Saturday outing, left him with a small wound on his leg.

Fortunately, it wasn't a big fish. The important thing was that we got away cheaply. Fortunately, I didn't panic; there was general calmness.

— Dimitris KanellosDescribing the pufferfish bite incident.

Kanellos described the fish's distinctive shape, which allowed him to identify it immediately. "It nipped me low on the leg," he explained, noting that the fish was not large and the consequences were minor. He emphasized that his composure and prompt action prevented any serious harm. "Fortunately, it wasn't a big fish. The important thing was that we got away cheaply. Fortunately, I didn't panic; there was general calmness," he told MEGA.

It nipped me low on the leg. Because these fish have a distinctive shape, you realize it's a pufferfish. It caused a small wound, it wasn't anything terrible, and people panicked more.

— Dimitris KanellosExplaining the bite and the reaction of others.

He stressed the importance of maintaining calm in such situations, advising others not to panic if they encounter pufferfish in Greek waters. Kanellos shared his post-bite routine: cleaning the wound with fresh water and soap, followed by a visit to a pharmacy, which confirmed everything was fine. "As soon as I got out, I put clean water, not seawater, on it, let's note that, and with soap, if you clean it, you're fine. We went to a pharmacy, everything was fine," he said.

As soon as I got out, I put clean water, not seawater, on it, let's note that, and with soap, if you clean it, you're fine. We went to a pharmacy, everything was fine.

— Dimitris KanellosDetailing the immediate aftercare for the wound.

"What we need to say is that there should be no panic. There must be absolute calmness, and it is a shame not to go to the seas for this reason," the singer urged. His experience highlights a growing concern about the presence of pufferfish in the Aegean, though Kanellos's calm demeanor and practical advice aim to reassure the public.

What we need to say is that there should be no panic. There must be absolute calmness, and it is a shame not to go to the seas for this reason.

— Dimitris KanellosAdvising beachgoers on how to react to pufferfish encounters.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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