Jellyfish invade S.C. coast
Several jellyfish sightings along the Myrtle Beach shoreline have prompted the National Weather Service to issue an advisory for beach goers to stay out of the surf.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C., has issued a beach hazards statement in effect until 8 p.m.
Lifeguards in Myrtle Beach are reporting numerous jellyfish near the shore and are advising beach goers to stay out of the water.
Heat Advisory is again in effect today from 11 AM to 8 PM. pic.twitter.com/arfB6Uc6O9
— NWS Wilmington NC (@NWSWilmingtonNC) July 31, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported that one of its lieutenants was stung by a jellyfish in Myrtle Beach Saturday morning.
In a message on the department’s Facebook page Saturday, SCDNR reported, “The extreme heat has brought the jellies up from Florida and they're prowling the waters on the coast.”
The department offered a link to tips on how to treat jellyfish stings.
A beach hazards statement is issued when threats such as rip current, longshore currents and other hazards create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone, according to the National Weather Service. Caution should be used when in or near the water.
Emily Weaver: 843-444-1722, @TSNEmily
This story was originally published July 31, 2016 at 7:37 PM with the headline "Jellyfish invade S.C. coast."