Daytona Beach was crowded over Memorial Day weekend as people flocked there to celebrate the holiday.
Jellyfish made the decision to join in on the fun while people were enjoying the sun and surf.
AJ Miller, deputy chief of Volusia County Beach Safety, reported that 346 people were stung by jellyfish over the Memorial Day weekend.
According to Miller, no one was gravely hurt by the stings.
In Florida, jellyfish are a frequent beach hazard. The majority of stings are not fatal, but they can cause excruciating pain.
According to Miller, the jellyfish were probably moon jellyfish.
Jellyfish can be difficult to identify. The best course of action is to use caution when walking in shallow water and along the beach.
“You can see them if you’re really watching,” Miller stated. “But then you’re going to spend your whole day staring at the water and not enjoying the day.”
Another way to shield your skin from a water sting is to wear a rash guard.
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According to Miller, vinegar is kept on hand in all lifeguard towers and any vehicles that patrol the beach in order to treat jellyfish stings.
The Florida Department of Health advises that if you have been stung by a jellyfish, you should always seek medical attention from a lifeguard.
Even dead jellyfish can sting, so avoid touching any that have washed up on beaches.
Since the jellyfish dry up after a day or so, Miller said the beaches stayed open and the jellyfish were unaffected.
