A mum is ‘heartbroken’ after her daughter lost several fingers in a freak accident involving a fly-tip.
01.06.2023 - 09:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A mum has issued a warning over the dangers of the ocean to beachgoers as temperatures continue to soar.
Kate Lally, 33, was walking along the beach on Wednesday (May 31) when she was suddenly surrounded by dozens of jellyfish. Because she was distracted and listening to a podcast at the time, Kate nearly stepped on one of the sea creatures that were "bigger than her head".
Many species of jellyfish can cause a nasty sting that results in severe skin reactions. Some species such as the Lion's Mane jellyfish which have previously been spotted on beaches across British shores are said to cause reactions that feel like extreme nettle rash.
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Speaking to the Liverpool Echo, Kate described her shocking encounter. "I go to Formby beach quite often and I've never seen jellyfish that big, they were bigger than my head," she said.
"I was listening to a podcast so I wasn't giving my full attention to exactly where I was walking and I almost stood on it. I was only on the beach for 15 minutes or so and I saw dozens of them washed up."
She added that the sight of the jellyfish made her "shudder" due to the fact she suffered multiple incidents with then in 2021. While trekking the Formby beach for only eight minutes, she said she was suddenly surrounded by the jellyfish.
"I wouldn't let it put me off going to the beach but I do think people need to be careful especially if they've got young kids or pets with them."
Vicky Blane, General Manager for Formby Beach at the National Trust, said: "During the summer months jellyfish can often be spotted in the sea around the UK. At Formby, you might spot varieties like the harmless barrel jellyfish, or the compass
A mum is ‘heartbroken’ after her daughter lost several fingers in a freak accident involving a fly-tip.
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