Remove tentacles carefully with tweezers
Use hot water immersion for pain relief
Seek medical help for severe reactions
Important:
Never rinse jellyfish stings with fresh water immediately. It may worsen the sting.
2. Stingrays
Stingrays hide beneath shallow sand near shorelines.
Most stingray injuries happen when swimmers accidentally step on them.
Symptoms:
Sharp puncture wound
Severe throbbing pain
Swelling
Bleeding
Treatment:
Soak the wound in hot water
Clean thoroughly
Seek medical attention to prevent infection
Prevention Tip:
Do the “stingray shuffle” by sliding your feet through the sand instead of stepping normally.
3. Sea Lice
Sea lice are tiny jellyfish larvae that become trapped under swimsuits.
They’re common in warm coastal waters.
Symptoms:
Intense itching
Rash under swimsuit areas
Red bumps
Burning skin irritation
Prevention:
Shower immediately after swimming
Remove wet swimsuits quickly
Wash swimsuits thoroughly
4. Portuguese Man o’ War
Although often mistaken for jellyfish, these creatures are technically siphonophores.
Their sting can be extremely painful.
Symptoms:
Severe burning pain
Long whip-like welts
Muscle cramps
Weakness
Even dead specimens washed onto shore can still sting.
Is Swimming Safe When the Purple Flag Is Flying?
Usually, yes.
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