Friday, September 4, 2009

Stay Out of the water, Daytona Battles Billions of Killer Jelly Fish


DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. -- Volusia County lifeguard stations are flying purple flags, indicative of dangerous marine life, and they're stocking up on vinegar and other cures for jellyfish stings.
According to beach patrol officials, the area that includes Daytona Beach is virtually under siege as hundreds of giant, opaque jellyfish are washing up.
Officials said the jellyfish are about 10-inches long, with long trailing purple tentacles; and they pack a respectable sting.
Beach patrol officials said that the same currents, which are washing these jellyfish ashore now, are probably going to keep sending them to the beach throughout the Labor Day holiday.Beachgoers are being advised to be on the look out for these sea creatures.

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