Fisherman Stung By Cownose Ray On LBI Taken To Hospital

HARVEY CEDARS, NJ A fisherman who was stung by a cownose ray Sunday afternoon in Harvey Cedars had to be taken to a local hospital for treatment, according to the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol.

The incident happened at 3:30 p.m. at the 73rd beach. Police, members of the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad responded.

"Cownose rays are one of the most docile species of ray and stings are rare but painful," according to the beach patrol's Facebook page. "The barb with venom is close to the body & located near the base of the dorsal fin. This makes the barb not easy to get to. Always use caution when handling wild animals."

Photo: Courtesy of the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol