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.Spain is fighting a jellyfish invasion as the marine animals invade the country’s beaches, posing a threat to British tourists.
This month, News soccer.uk/wp revealed that the Mediterranean country remains the most popular among Britons looking for a sun-soaked, short-haul getaway.
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.
When floating, they are 12 inches long and five inches wide, with formidable tentacles that can reach 165 feet long.
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.
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.
Images released today show a girl with red, painful-looking marks on her shoulders and back after coming into contact with the creature.
The victim’s arm was plastered with reddish marks resembling burns. She was also on a drip in her hospital bed.
Some people may be allergic to the stings, which can lead to serious consequences.
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