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The seaside is the first choice for many people

But while enjoying the cool

Be careful

The invisible killer in the sea

Jellyfish

Recently, many places have

Multiple jellyfish injuries

A bathing beach in Dalian

Hundreds of people were stung by jellyfish in two days

According to reports, a certain number of swimmers in Dalian are stung by jellyfish every year, and some victims even die as a result. Citizens living near the Xiajiahezi Beach Bathing Beach reported that the number of jellyfish injuries has increased significantly recently. On August 3 and 4 alone, hundreds of citizens and tourists were stung.

1 person died and 3 people were injured!

The Chinese Consulate General in Songkhla, Thailand issued an urgent reminder

On June 28, the Chinese Consulate General in Songkhla, Thailand, issued a reminder: Recently, three adults have been stung by poisonous jellyfish in southern Thailand, and one child died after contact.

Chinese tourists must be extra careful when engaging in water activities in the waters or beaches of Phuket, and should not actively touch marine life such as Portuguese man-of-war or other jellyfish.

Poisonous jellyfish surges off South Korea coast

Nearly 500 injuries occurred in two months

This year, the number of poisonous jellyfish has increased sharply in many parts of South Korea. According to the latest data released by Gangwon Province on August 1, nearly 500 jellyfish stings have occurred in the two months since many beaches on the east coast were reopened.

Compared with ordinary jellyfish, the jellyfish that appear on the east coast are 1 to 2 meters long and highly poisonous. Tourists will experience symptoms such as skin redness, swelling and stinging after being stung, and may even fall into a coma in severe cases.

Highly poisonous jellyfish found at Japanese beach

The local area has banned people from entering the water

Recently, highly poisonous Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish were found at two beaches in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, and local residents have been banned from entering the water.

Portuguese man-of-war

The Portuguese man-of-war is a highly venomous jellyfish that usually lives in the open ocean but is sometimes carried to coastal waters by strong winds and currents.

When a person is stung, he or she will feel intense pain similar to an electric shock. After a few minutes, the person will feel weak all over, have difficulty breathing, and may even be in danger of death.

jellyfish

Although jellyfish are often used as food, the stinging cells on their tentacles are still toxic. If they are not handled properly or come into direct contact with the sea, they may cause skin irritation and pain.

Moon jellyfish

This is a common jellyfish whose stinging cells are less toxic, but may still cause mild stinging and redness in people with sensitive skin.

Cygnus jellyfish

The tentacles of this type of jellyfish are highly toxic and can cause obvious stinging, redness, swelling and blisters upon contact. Four species of jellyfish have been found along the coast of my country, namely white jellyfish, hair-shaped jellyfish, brown jellyfish and purple jellyfish.

Jellyfish generally do not attack people actively, so just stay away from them when you see them at the beach. If you are stung, remember the following points:

1. If there are jellyfish tentacles remaining in the stung area, first rinse the affected area with sea water, then put on gloves and use tweezers or other tools to remove them.

Be sure to rinse the affected area with sea water, because the concentration of tap water or purified water is different from that of sea water, and the change in osmotic pressure may stimulate cells to secrete toxins.

2. If you feel pain or itching, do not scratch it with your hands to prevent the stinging cells in the skin from secreting new toxins.

3. Applying ice packs to the affected area can relieve pain. If severe reactions occur, such as difficulty breathing, severe swelling, shock, cardiac arrest, etc., seek medical attention immediately.

1. Choose a relatively clean sea area and avoid remote waters.

2. Strengthen personal protection and do not grab or scoop seafood directly with your hands.

3. If you encounter a jellyfish floating on the water surface, do not push it away with your hands.

4. When it rains, jellyfish prefer to go to the beach, so try to avoid swimming in the sea after the rain.

July to September every year

This is the active period of jellyfish

Do not touch with your hands

To avoid being stung

Source: National Emergency Broadcasting
Editor: Zhang Yu
Proofreading: Su Youyong