Warning to watch out for jellyfish-like creatures
Coastguards are warning Portuguese Man O’War jellyfish-like creatures has been spotted on Slapton Sands in the South Hams
Last updated 15th Feb 2022
Portuguese Man O’War jellyfish-like creatures have been washing up on some South Devon beaches.
Coastguards based at Dartmouth say they've been found at Slapton Sands in the South Hams and nearby Lannacombe (PRON: lan-a-cum) Beach.
They give a nasty sting - even if dead, and can be toxic to dogs.
A spokesperson said: "One of our team was out early today and came across this Portuguese Man O’War “Jellyfish” on Slapton Sands and others at Lannacombe Beach too. The one in the photo was about 7cm across the float
"We normally see them in the summer but the wind direction has been from the West to South sector for a lot of the winter and they have been blown up the channel onto our beaches with the high winds today
"These give a very nasty sting that lingers, it can sting even when dead on the beach, and they are very toxic to Dogs and in some cases fatal if ingested. It may be wise to keep you dog on a lead on the beach?"