as a roughtail stingray, a species found along parts of the Atlantic coast.
What made the discovery particularly alarming was its tail.
Roughtail stingrays have venomous barbs near the base of their tails. These barbs are used primarily as a defense mechanism and can cause severe injuries if someone accidentally steps on or touches them.
The sting can be extremely painful and may cause swelling, muscle cramps, nausea, and other complications.
The Most Surprising Part: It Was Already Dead
The creature wasn’t alive, but that didn’t necessarily make it safe.
