Phuket lifeguards warn of poisonous jellyfish on island beaches

Phuket Lifeguard Service has issued an official warning to beachgoers and swimmers about the presence of poisonous jellyfish in the waters surrounding the island. The alert comes after several Portuguese man-o-war jellyfish was found washed up along the west coast beaches in recent days.

A photo of one such jellyfish was posted on the Phuket Lifeguard Service’s official Facebook account, accompanied by a warning and advice on first aid measures for those who might be stung. The post advised those affected to seek help from lifeguards on the beach or visit a medical facility, such as a doctor’s surgery or hospital, reports The Phuket News.

If neither of these options is immediately available, the post urged individuals stung to wash the affected area with seawater and remove any visible tentacles using a hard object, not their…