Guys, please be careful when you guys go jalan-jalan on the beach in Terengganu!
Beachgoers in Terengganu are advised to be careful following the discovery of the poisonous Portuguese Man o ‘War jellyfish at Pantai Kelulut and Pantai Pulau Kerengga in Marang, Terengganu.
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According to The Star, the Terengganu Fisheries Department director Ruhaizi Mamat said checks by the department staff at the two beaches this morning found four of the jellyfishes.
“There may still be jellyfish along the coast and monitoring is underway. Visitors are advised to immediately report to the department if they come across the jellyfish.
“Even though the jellyfish were found dead, people are advised not to touch the carcass as it is still poisonous and very dangerous. If stung, immediately go to a nearby clinic or hospital for treatment,” said Ruhaizi.
The Northeast monsoon season is one of the factors why the jellyfish are found beached along the East Coast. The last time the poisonous species was seen in Terengganu was in February 2020.
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Previous studies had recorded more than 1,000 of these jellyfish floating in the waters of the Indian Ocean and they moved by drifting to the currents or winds.
“If there is contact with humans, the sting is very painful, fatal cases are very rare but one still needs to be careful. Dead jellyfish that have washed ashore can also sting if touched,” he added.
So, if you see one laying around on the beach, please remember not to touch them!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
