The spotted eagle ray had hit the 55-year-old woman while she was in a boat Thursday. Officials say she was hit in the face or neck.

It's not clear whether the animal's barb struck the Michigan woman, or if the impact killed her.

Spotted eagle rays can grow up to 17 feet in length and weigh up to 500 pounds.

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1. Stev Erwin   March 20th, 2008 - 11:01 am … … 2. Pimp D-Lux   March 20th, 2008 - 11:11 am It just goes to show you. Somewhere out there is a stingray with your name on it. 3. Rush   March 20th, 2008 - 11:15 am Take a hint-we do not want you in Florida anymore. Go away. 4. KansasGirl   March 20th, 2008 - 11:26 am This is a “hate” crime! Stringray against humans! 5. Abdul PW Wolfe III   March 20th, 2008 - 11:49 am To think, all she wanted to do was catch a few rays. Clearly global warming is now causing stingrays to seek relief from the overheated ocean. 6. mar   March 20th, 2008 - 12:00 pm how about some more facts in the story. Are we supposed to avoid boating in Florida now, or just sunbathing on boats? 7. Grape Soda   March 20th, 2008 - 12:02 pm Sun bathers are tasty! They’re already oiled up and pre-heated! 8. Great White Hunter   March 20th, 2008 - 12:17 pm Revenge of the Sushi! 9. DetroitChris   March 20th, 2008 - 12:26 pm Adds a whole new meaning to ‘catching some rays’. Ouch! 10. thewonkette   March 20th, 2008 - 12:29 pm :’( http://lifeisacookie.wordpress.com/2008/03/20/springs-crappy-kickoff/ 11. Hickok   March 21st, 2008 - 8:49 am Sounds like one of them African-American Stingrays. 12. Nukechaser   March 25th, 2008 - 12:20 pm but the label said, “protects from all harmful rays”

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