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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jellyfish sting nearly 350 people on Florida beach over Memorial Day weekend
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Memorial Day weekend was jam-packed at Daytona Beach, as people came out to enjoy the holiday weekend. While people were soaking up the sun and waves, jellyfish decided to join the party. Jellyfish stung 346 people over the Memorial Day weekend, according to AJ Miller, deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety. Miller said no one was seriously injured by the stings. Jellyfish are a common hazard on beaches in Florida. While most stings aren't life-threatening, they can be very painful. Miller said the jellyfish were most likely moon jellyfish. Jellyfish can be hard to spot. The best advice is to tread carefully when walking along the beach and in shallow waters. "You can see them if you're really watching," Miller said to FOX 35 Orlando. "But then you're going to spend your whole day staring at the water and not enjoying the day." Wearing a rash guard can also help protect your skin from a sting in the water. Miller said all lifeguard towers and any vehicles used to patrol the beach are stocked with vinegar to treat jellyfish stings. According to the Florida Department of Health, always go to a lifeguard when you've been stung by a jellyfish. Never touch jellyfish that have washed up on beaches because even dead jellyfish can sting. Miller said the beaches remained open and the jellyfish were not interfered with, as they dry up after about a article source: Jellyfish sting nearly 350 people on Florida beach over Memorial Day weekend
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rough surf and hazardous beach conditions collide with spring break
There are hazardous conditions along Volusia County's coast. Beach Safety has been flying the red flag most of the week and anticipates having to do so even when the surf dies down. Deputy Chief AJ Miller said that's because when the water is calm, the risk for rip currents still remains high. 'If it follows a couple days or a week of rough surf, those rip currents are there and people may not be able to realize it,' said Miller. Thankfully, the water is cold and Miller said that's kept people out of the rough conditions. Beach Safety has rescued about 7 or 8 people during the busy Spring Break stretch. Beachgoers said they appreciate the extra patrols on the sand and in the water. 'We had a shooting here not too long ago so I feel like all the police and safety patrol that we have. They're just trying to prevent certain things from happening,' said Mike Marcelin. The Sheriff's Office said deputies have arrested about 20 people or more per day every day since Friday. The violations all vary and a handful have been juveniles. Knowing that data and where crowds are hanging out, also helps Beach Safety determine where to place staff. 'We are increasing our patrols but once again we still have a whole beach to cover so we are allocating our resources where we feel appropriate,' said Miller. Beach Safety reminds people to download the Volusia Beaches app to see current conditions. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
