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Phuket holidaymakers at Mai Khao Beach have been warned a trip to the sandy shores could have a sting in its tail.
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Phuket holidaymakers at Mai Khao Beach have been warned a trip to the sandy shores could have a sting in its tail. Beachgoers in Phuket have been given a red alert about the arrival of the notorious Portuguese man o’ war – aka bluebottles.
The Phuket Lifeguard Service confirmed a sighting of these perilous sea creatures yesterday, October 27, prompting a warning for everyone enjoying the sun, sand, and surf.
These stingers make an unwelcome appearance on Phuket shores during the southwest monsoon season, running from May to October. Just last month, 40 of these marine menaces washed up at Patong Beach, keeping marine biologists on their toes.
Wasting no time, the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) unleashed a wave of warning leaflets, advising caution to tourists and local businesses. A bluebottle sting is no joke, causing intense…