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Sean
May 10, 07 - 11:28 AM |
Jelly Fish
Hi guys
Jelly fish were a major problem last year on the coast of Spain. The area around
Axarquia, Torrox to Maro beach's is the area i am questioning, was there a problem with jellyfish and to what extent.
Stingtastic Fanx Sean
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linda
May 10th, 2007 - 1:36 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
i hear the jelly fish are back!, a friend of mine went to torrox beach yesterday and told me it was ok apart from the jelly fish, so be extra special careful, especially with children.
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Sean
May 10th, 2007 - 1:44 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
HI
Yes we have seen a few, so will take a small bottle of vinegar from now on. We read last year they came in swarms! Invasion of the Jellyfish! lol
We found them again beach near Tamango Hill between Nerja nad Torrox.
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linda
May 10th, 2007 - 1:47 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
please excuse my ignorance but what does the vinegar do?
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Sean
May 10th, 2007 - 1:51 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
Hi
It goes well with salt after you have smacked it over the head and fried it on the BBQ! lol
No it is suppossed to reverse the sting apparently! So once the swarms desend to our local beaches i will try my theory out.
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linda
May 10th, 2007 - 2:12 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
well good luck, rather you than me, i would rather not take the chance and keep off the beach!!!
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Pete
Jul 13th, 2007 - 3:04 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
Hi all
I got stung yesterday at a beach between Torrox & Nerja, Big waves so JF were getting pushed to shore. I only saw one just as he stung me. I had some vinegar in the car in our first aid kit and yes i can confirm it does work within seconds the sting stopped after pouring the vinegar over my arm.
So all sea lovers vinegar is a must in the jellyfish season.
pete
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Pete
Aug 4th, 2007 - 11:29 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
Went to the beach 2 days ago, JF swarming everywhere, No one was in the sea, even the surf was full off them.  
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Pete
Aug 10th, 2007 - 1:08 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
Took this from National Geographic site
A jellyfish fires its poison whenever its tentacles brush against an object. In humans, the poison usually causes a sharp, burning sensation that may last from minutes to hours.
1. Take note of jellyfish warning signs posted on the beach.
2. Be careful around jellies washed up on the sand. Some still sting if their tentacles are wet. Tentacles torn off a jelly can sting, too.
3. If you are stung, wash the wound with vinegar or rubbing alcohol. Or sprinkle meat tenderizer or put a baking soda and water paste on the sting. Don't rinse with water, which could release more poison.
4. Lifeguards usually give first aid for stings. See a doctor if you have an allergic reaction.
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linda
Aug 10th, 2007 - 10:28 PM |
Re: Jelly Fish
or keep away from the beach!
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