An Extremely Dangerous Jellyfish Warning Has Been Issued For Ireland’s East Coast

Meath County Council has issued a warning to people hitting the beach along the east coast of Ireland today.

They are advising people to be ‘extremely vigilant’ for dangerous Lion’s Mane jellyfish that have been found in the water and on most of their beaches recently.

Lion’s Mane jellyfish have been found on the Bettystown beach in recent days – and stings from these jellyfish can be very serious.

WARNING – JELLYFISH Be extremely vigilant for dangerous Lion’s Mane jellyfish at our beaches https://t.co/CkuWjJ0zbJ pic.twitter.com/r9q8Lg8z5G

— Meath County Council (@meathcoco) July 19, 2016

You can find out more information on the jellyfish and how to treat stings here.

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