Fishermen from the port of Chabihau reported the presence of jellyfish on the beach, the so-called “Portuguese Man-of-War”, which they say were dragged to the coast by the northern winds that occurred a couple of days ago.
The men of the sea pointed out that the arrival of jellyfish at this time was strange; however, they assured that the low temperatures could be the cause.
They also commented that the sightings were made on the sand, mainly among the algae that the waves had expelled from the seabed.
The port authorities urged residents and visitors to be careful when walking on the beach because the jellyfish could be found among the clumps of algae.
In April and May of this year, the “Portuguese Man-of-War” was recorded on the beaches of Progreso and San Crisanto, a situation that ended in several reports of stings among vacationers who entered the water or stepped on them while walking on the beach.
The “Portuguese Man-of-War” is a species of the Physaliidae family and its sting can cause intense pain and, in some cases severe allergic reactions that could lead to hospitalization.
This species is endemic to the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
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