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25 September 2025 · 23 min · 73K views · The Bahamas
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A cruising couple anchored at Green Turtle Cay in the Bahamas suspects Ciguatera poisoning after consuming a large hogfish caught by spearfishing.▶ 21:23 Symptoms began an hour after the meal, with the primary consumer reporting dizziness, heavy legs, and tingling lips.▶ 20:14 The crew researched the condition and identified large hogfish in the Bahamas as a known vector for the toxin.▶ 21:25 Because the vessel is currently in a shallow, tide-restricted inlet with only 0.7 meters of clearance under the keel at low tide, the crew cannot immediately depart for medical facilities in Marsh Harbour.▶ 22:08 They plan to wait for the next high tide to exit the anchorage and transit to a location with better access to professional medical care.▶ 22:28 The second crew member, who consumed a smaller portion of the fish, remains asymptomatic but monitors for signs of illness.▶ 22:56
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