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Box Jellyfish Warning

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Box Jellyfish

Alert Priority

Warning

Warning Instructions

Do not enter the water at this area. If you are stung, flush the affected area with copious amounts of white vinegar and use heat or cold for pain. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience breathing difficulty.

CAP Warning Category

Safety

CAP Warning Certainty

Observed

CAP Warning Severity

Unknown

CAP Warning Urgency

Immediate

CAP Warning Response Type

Execute

Description

A box jellyfish warning is being issued because significant numbers of box jellyfish have been found on the beach and/or in the waters adjacent to the beach park. There is a high probability that persons entering the waters will be stung.

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A sign with bold red text at the top that says "Warning" and iconography that depicts a swimmer surrounded by jellyfish. At the bottom the sign says: "Jellyfish. Stings are painful, stay out of water."

Swim at your Own Risk

Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments.  Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time.  Actual conditions may differ.  Lifeguards are not always on duty or available.  Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you. 

Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.

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