Baby is airlifted to hospital after being stung by poisonous box jellyfish on K’gari

A girl has been airlifted to hospital after being stung by a suspected poisonous jellyfish on K’gari.

The terrifying incident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday at the popular tourist destination, formerly known as Fraser Island.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the west side of the island before Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics treated the child.

She was flown by RACQ helicopter to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition.

The girl was flown by an RACQ helicopter (pictured) to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition

The girl was reportedly stung by an Irukandji jellyfish, one of the deadliest creatures in the world.

The box jellyfish contains harmful toxins that cause severe pain and can lead to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest.

The QAS uploaded a post to Facebook on Monday saying paramedics had been called to five separate incidents involving beachgoers being stung by the Irukandji jellyfish.

“Several of these cases resulted in evacuation by rescue helicopter,” they wrote.

‘Holidaygoers are encouraged to enter the water consciously and sensibly, including wearing long-sleeved swimwear.’

A spokesman for Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service told Daily Mail Australia the girl was discharged from hospital late on Monday afternoon.

The spokesperson confirmed that the girl had not been stung by an Irukandji jellyfish.

“There are other marine stingers that can cause similar symptoms, and doctors will make a diagnosis based on the specific case and treat the patient accordingly,” they said.

Just hours earlier on Monday afternoon, a man in his 20s suffered an allergic reaction after being stung by the jellyfish and was also flown to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition.

Around 1 p.m. Tuesday, a teenager also experiences symptoms similar to a sting from the creature.

The box jellyfish contains harmful toxins that cause severe pain and can lead to unconsciousness and cardiac arrest

The girl was near the Awinya Creek Area at the time she was bitten, prompting paramedics to rush to the scene to help the treated teenager.

Those stung by the jellyfish experience severe headaches and backaches and shooting pains in the muscles and chest.

Victims may also experience vomiting and nausea and do not often show signs of these symptoms for several minutes.

People who have been stung by the jellyfish are advised to remove the tentacles from the wound and rinse the affected area well with seawater or vinegar if available, and seek immediate help by calling an ambulance.