Potentially painful sea creatures have been washing up on beaches in New England, prompting warnings from public officials.
Last week, Portuguese man-of-wars were reported on south-facing beaches on Martha's Vineyard, and on Tuesday, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reported that the creatures were spotted on three state beaches this week.As experienced beachgoers may know from painful experience, Portuguese man-of-wars are jellyfish-like creatures that pack a shocking, sometimes numbing sting that can cause welts, even if they've been on the beach for weeks.
"While the man o’ war’s sting is rarely deadly to people, it packs a painful punch and causes welts on exposed skin,"Swimmers should look for + avoid balloon-like objects floating on top of the water. These jellyfish-like sea creatures w. long tentacles + a painful sting are likely coming up on the Gulf Stream from southern waters. DEM staff will continue to monitor beaches for signs of them.
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