He came close to one... At the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Stinging was doubtful. I on the other hand have surfed with them, and haven't been stung, because the kind we have here don't seem to sting.

I have by several, I didn't see them and we ran into each other, it wasn't fun and why I like swimming in water I can see in.

We've seen one at the local aquarium, but that's the closest we've come to any of them. Landlocked state and can't afford vacations anywhere COOL...Mcdonald's playland is our great escape weekend getaway!

My child is only allowed to swim in totally sterile deionized water, while wearing a full body wetsuit. And hes not allowed to go under, take his feet off the bottom, or let go of my hand.

Yeah, his fraternity brothers tease him a little, but I know he's safe.