Myrtle Beach officials warn venomous man o’ war can deliver painful stings even on shore

A beach day in Myrtle Beach could come with an unexpected hazard this week: Portuguese man o’ wars washing onto shore.

Local police are urging visitors to stay alert, warning that these venomous marine creatures can still sting even after they wash up on the sand.

According to Fox Weather, officials with the Myrtle Beach Police Department posted a warning on Facebook after ocean currents carried sea vegetation and possible hazards onto the shore, including the Portuguese man o’ war…

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