Man O War Jellies

[JABIII]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — There's something washing up on area beaches, and reports of their arrival span from Tybee Island to Charleston County. We're talking about the Portuguese Man O' War, and though some sightings haven't been confirmed, marine life experts are advising those swimming, wading or walking near the water on South Carolina beaches use caution.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center reports recent wind from the south pushed the organisms up the coast. Officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources confirm recent sustained onshore winds have temporarily brought the creature to the shores of South Carolina.
Portuguese Man O' War carry a strong sting which can result in the need for medical care. In some cases complications from stings have led to death.

In response to recent confirmed sightings, SCDNR is encouraging beachgoers to be alert to the presence of PMOW. Those visiting Palmetto State beaches should avoid the animal in the water and if it is washed up on the beach.

Officials with Hilton Head Island Beach Patrol said PMOW washed up on the shore of one section of the beach throughout the day Tuesday. Those commenting in related social media threads reported seeing PMOW as far north as Folly Beach on days prior.

"Many of us have been stung by a jellyfish, but this is a more serious sting than our common jellyfish. In some cases, complications can occur requiring medical attention." said SCDNR spokesman Phil Maier.
The Portugese Man O’ War has a bright, iridescent and blue float and tentacles.

Check back with ABC News 4 as we continue to follow this story.

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[HEAD]

I saw one in Georgetown a few years back....thought it was a piece of trash......nope not touching that

[Swamp Rat]

I got popped by one in college. You remember it. It was small, but it hurt like hell.

The worst I've been lit up by jellies was night diving in Jamaica.

[Griffin]

Just so you know swamp, if you got stung I'd pee on you. I got your back brah

[Swamp Rat]

Hell, I'd pee on myself if it'd help... but thanks.

[c-dub]

those things suck...the lady and I both got hit several years back at edisto.

[ecwooduck]

Got popped by one on the leg a few years ago....hurt like hell

[USMCsilver]

My wife got wrapped up a few years back. Has light scarring to this day, and she still had reactions to it for about 6 months after the sting.

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[BigBrother]

Had one wash over me in a wave once while surfing. I had tentacles everywhere. Face, neck, shoulders, chest, back, arms, legs...

I looked like I had been beat severely with a cat o nine tails.

[willk]

Everyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish swears it was a man-o-war. Most of the time it's just a normal ass hole jelly fish.

[willk]

I have only seen a few in my life.

[swampknob]

I just wanna see jellyballs.

[reeltight]

Everyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish swears it was a man-o-war. Most of the time it's just a normal ass hole jelly fish.

I was thinking the same thing

I just wanna see jellyballs.

I was thinking the same thing

[willk]

There were piles of big ones in big bay creek a few weeks ago. I saw some pictures of spadefish on an Edisto dock the other day.

[2thDoc]

Everyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish swears it was a man-o-war. Most of the time it's just a normal ass hole jelly fish.

im with stupid

[whitty]

My son got wrapped up by one two years ago. Scared the crap out of me. The tentacles went all over his legs and when he tried to get them off they got on his hands. He still has some small scarring from it. The way he was screaming I thought he was attacked by a shark.

[Highstrung]

I just wanna see jellyballs.

[Highstrung]

[Highstrung]

[Glenn]