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An expat issued a warning to the public after spotting a dangerous Man o’ War Jellyfish off Malaga’s coast.
Yesterday morning an eagle eyed expat spotted a dangerous Portuguese Man o’ War jellyfish on a Estepona Beach.
The sea creature washed ashore on Costalita Beach, close to the popular tourist destination.
Posted on local Facebook group, Estepona Info and Chat, commenters warned of the ‘mean sting’ they can inflict.
Portuguese Man o’ War can be identified by their ‘balloon-like’ float which can rise up to six inches above the waterline.
Tentacles can reach up to 30 meters in length and are armed with stingers that can paralyse and kill small fish.
Stings in humans can cause welts and be extremely painful. They may even lead to death.
Sea creatures can often be seen near the coasts in Spain and Portugal.
If you see one, it is important to get out of the water immediately.
