Lifeguards warn of Portuguese man-o-war at Phuket beaches

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Lifeguards warn of Portuguese man-o-war at Phuket beaches

The Phuket News

 

The Phuket Lifeguard Service put out its warning after Portuguese man-o-war were sighted at Nai Yang, Mai Khao and Patong beaches. Photo: Márcio Cabral de Moura / Flickr

 

PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguards Service has today issued a warning for beachgoers after Portuguese man-o-war have been found at three of Phuket’s west coast beaches.

 

Posting on their Facebook page earlier today (June 18), the Phuket Lifeguard Service said, “Warning to all beach swimmer Portuguese man-o-war found on Nai Yang beach, Mai Kaow Beach and Patong Beach. If you feel painful on your skin. It may caused by their sting. Please see Lifeguard for Treatment.” 

 

During the southwestern monsoon season, Portuguese man-of-war, or blue bottle, are often found along Phuket’s west coast. Their venomous long tentacles deliver a painful sting, which is powerful enough to kill fish.

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/lifeguards-warn-of-portuguese-man-o-war-at-phuket-beaches-67541.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-06-18

[DoctorG]

The Portuguese should stop sending their warships to Phuket.

[NCC1701A]

" Posting on their Facebook page earlier today..."

 

That will make a big difference.

 

 

[Cats4ever]

Isn't it a few centuries late?