Teen recovers after sea lice reaction
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Save A teenager is recovering in hospital after suffering an anaphylactic reaction to what is thought to have been sea lice.
The 17-year-old girl, of Auckland, was at Motuihe Island on Monday when she suffered a bad reaction after swimming.
A Westpac Rescue Helicopter spokeswoman said: "It looks like she
did have an anaphylactic reaction, possibly to sea lice, after swimming."
The teen, who was initially in a serious condition, was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital.
On arrival, her condition had improved to moderate.
