webfact Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Portuguese man o’ war spotted on Phuket beaches Eakkapop Thongtub The highest number of Portuguese man o’ war were found at Nai Thon Beach. Photo: OrBorJor Lifeguards PHUKET: -- Phuket lifeguards stationed on the island’s west coast are warning tourists to be aware when going into the water after a number of Portuguese man o’ war were found at Nai Thon and other beaches, with some said to be two metres long. Mr Somporn Wareekul, chief of the OrBorJor lifeguards, announced yesterday (Sept 22) that his team discovered a number of Portuguese man o’ war washed at Nai Thon Beach. He said, “We collected at least 10 from Nai Thon Beach. Its crest is clear and the body is blue. The tentacles on some were nearly 2 metres long. “Portuguese man o’ war are poisonous, and if you come into contact with them while swimming or walking on the beach the venom can cause severe pain, sometimes worse if someone has an allergic reaction to it. “We immediately told tourists not to enter the water and not touch the creature if found on the beach. Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/portuguese-man-o-war-spotted-on-phuket-beaches-59203.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-09-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Did they call out the navy to sink those men o' war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Are these what the Aussies call "blue bottles"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Did these Portuguese invaders have work permits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfredtillmann Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 3 hours ago, The Old Bull said: Are these what the Aussies call "blue bottles"? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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