As summer crowds flock to Southern California’s coastline, lifeguards are reporting a sharp increase in stingray injuries, particularly in Seal Beach.
According to Seal Beach Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey, lifeguards typically treat about one stingray sting per day. Recently, however, that number has climbed to around a dozen daily, with some days reaching as many as 20 reported cases, he says.
Stingrays are bottom-dwellers that often sting when stepped on…