If you are stung, you should wipe off the venom and seek medical attention immediately.

The best way to prevent being stung is to stay away from jellyfish. According to reports, jellyfish are active from June to August. Especially after rain, jellyfish will approach the seaside in large numbers. If you are accidentally stung by a jellyfish, do not wash it with fresh water, as this will accelerate the release of venom. Use a towel, clothing, etc. to wipe off the tentacles or venom at the contact area as soon as possible, and then seek medical attention immediately.

You don’t have to worry about encountering man-of-war jellyfish when visiting the beach, because this jellyfish is a warm-water species and is only found in the South China Sea in the coastal waters of the mainland. Most of the jellyfish that appear in Xiamen waters are small hydroid jellyfish, which are generally not Will pose a threat to people.

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A 5-year-old French boy was poisoned by a highly toxic substance while playing with his family in the resort island of Koh Phangan in Thailand. Box jellyfish stings to death. As a result, Thai authorities issued a warning to tourists to be careful when swimming, and asked local hotels to remind tourists to take precautions and prepare first aid equipment.

The box jellyfish is the most dangerous species of jellyfish in the world, with tentacles that can be two to three meters long. Although this type of jellyfish does not often attack humans, its tentacles are highly toxic and can kill humans.

People's Daily Online - Don't touch jellyfish when playing on the beach in summer. If you are stung, wipe off the venom and seek medical attention immediately