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Britons are being warned that venomous Man O’War jellyfish may invade Spanish coasts and cause catastrophic injury. Images were posted of a female beachgoer who came into contact with the marine creature at Cala Cantalar, Alicante.<\/p>\nBritons are being warned that venomous Man O’War jellyfish may invade Spanish coasts and cause catastrophic injury. Images were posted of a female beachgoer who came into contact with the marine creature at Cala Cantalar, Alicante.<\/p>\n
Spain is fighting a jellyfish invasion as the marine animals invade the country’s beaches, posing a threat to British tourists.<\/p>\n
This month, News soccer.uk\/wp\u00a0 revealed that the Mediterranean country remains the most popular among Britons looking for a sun-soaked, short-haul getaway.<\/p>\n
However, photographs of the devastation created by the Portuguese man o’ war, a monster found in warm oceans, may raise some concerns. Despite their name, these animals are not jellyfish, but rather marine hydrozoans.<\/p>\n
When floating, they are 12 inches long and five inches wide, with formidable tentacles that can reach 165 feet long.<\/p>\n
They are frequently encountered in groups of 1,000 or more, making them intimidating for people paddling or wading out for a swim in deeper water.<\/p>\n
In one incidence, a woman in Alicante received treatment for stings on her arms and face. According to the Sun, she sustained a swollen face and arm after colliding with a Man O’War in the sea 200 metres from Cala Cantalar’s shore.<\/p>\n
Images released today show a girl with red, painful-looking marks on her shoulders and back after coming into contact with the creature.<\/p>\n
The victim’s arm was plastered with reddish marks resembling burns. She was also on a drip in her hospital bed.<\/p>\n
Some people may be allergic to the stings, which can lead to serious consequences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Britons are being warned that venomous Man O’War jellyfish may invade Spanish coasts and cause catastrophic injury. Images were posted of a female beachgoer who came into contact with the marine creature at Cala Cantalar, Alicante. 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