Painful jellyfish encounters reported at Manasquan seashores

NEW JERSEY (WABC) — A swarm of jellyfish alongside the Jersey Shore is being blamed for a rise in swimmer stings throughout the closing days earlier than faculty begins.

The jellyfish, referred to as the mauve stinger or “purple meany,” has been transferring alongside the Jersey Shore and stinging a number of swimmers.

Among these affected had been a gaggle of youngsters who had been stung over the weekend whereas swimming off Manasquan.

George Slager suffered a severe damage and required quick consideration. His mom took images of welt marks and abrasions shortly after he was stung by a jellyfish. Slager mentioned the ache got here on shortly.

While Slager’s accidents are therapeutic, his brother was additionally stung by a mauve stinger. He has markings round his ankle that resemble a poison ivy rash.

Their mom later posted images on social media and found that many different swimmers had additionally been stung over the weekend.

Officials mentioned the mauve stinger is native to native waters however usually stays properly offshore. At instances, nonetheless, the jellyfish transfer nearer to shore, rising the probability of encounters with swimmers.

Authorities are urging beachgoers to stay conscious of situations within the water and take precautions to guard themselves and their households.

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