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More jellyfish, man o' war stings reported at Surf City beaches
Locals and tourists in Surf City are noticing more jellyfish at the beach and more jellyfish stings, WECT reports.
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SURF CITY, N.C. — Locals and tourists in Surf City are noticing more jellyfish at the beach and more jellyfish stings, WECT reports.
Chief Allen Wilson with the Surf City Fire Department said there has been an increase and it’s best to stay clear of the species because they do not need to be alive to hurt you.
“There are toxins in that tentacle and if you touch the tentacle and get wrapped up in the tentacle, you can still witness a stinging effect,” said Wilson.
If you do get stung by a jellyfish, Wilson suggests rinsing the area with ocean water and trying to pull off any attached tentacles with tweezers. If the stinging persists, Wilson suggests applying vinegar.
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