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Watch your step! Portuguese man o’ war on two beaches

May 28, 2020 By WECT

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They are beautiful but they sting

Watch your step! Portuguese man o’ war on two beaches

Portuguese man o’ war on the beach (Source: Deljah Rackley)

By Kim Ratcliff | May 28, 2020 at 9:44 AM EDT – Updated May 28 at 12:30 PM

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A viewer came across these Portuguese man o’ war on the sand in Carolina Beach.

Deljah Rackley said she was walking with her cousin, Wednesday, when they came across several of these jellyfish.

Portuguese man o' war on the beach

Portuguese man o’ war on the beach (Source: Deljah Rackley)

The Portuguese man o’ war is technically not a jellyfish, but rather a siphonophore. It’s bright blue and purple coloring make it attractive to touch but it’s tentacles pack a powerful sting.

According to Marine Wild Life group Oceana, the Portuguese man o’ war is a highly venomous ocean predator.

Portuguese man o' war on the beach

Portuguese man o’ war on the beach (Source: Deljah Rackley)

Another viewer reported seeing these jellyfish at Wrightsville Beach Wednesday as well.

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