Dangerous Jellyfish Reported at Asan Beach

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Dangerous Jellyfish Reported at Asan Beach

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Dec. 28, 2012. It is reproduced in full below.

National Park Service staff have observed numerous Portuguese Man-of-War, a type of stinging jellyfish, washed ashore at Asan Beach. Contact with this type of jellyfish can cause intense pain and serious injury. Seek immediate medical attention for serious stings. Due to the presence of jellyfish, visitors are advised to stay away from the beach and out of the ocean. For more information or questions contact Theo Chargualaf, Acting Superintendent, at 477-7278, extension 1005, or the park visitor center at 333-4050.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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