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Several beaches closed because physalies::
Physalies alert on the Basque and Landes coasts. However, Swimming was prohibited on five beaches on Friday July 25, between Bidart and Anglet, after the detection of these marine animals. Furthermore, The Landes prefect also called for vigilance on his social networks. Therefore, Because even stranded, that which is nicknamed “Portuguese galley” or more visually “sea bladder” is extremely stinging.
The inverted animal. In addition, sometimes confused with the jellyfish, is recognizable by its blue-violar color, its translucent appearance and its bag inflated with air measuring from 15 to 20 cm. However, In water, it can look like a plastic bag or a small beach ball. For example, Its tentacles are in the form of poisonous filaments which easily exceed 15 m and can reach 50 m long. Fragile, they can detach themselves and derive according several beaches closed because physalies: to the waves.
Frequent in tropical seas, physalie has been observed for a few years on the coasts of Aquitaine and Charente-Maritime. Its presence remains exceptional on the Breton coasts.
From the risk of burn to that of drowning – Several beaches closed because physalies:
A simple contact with the animal causes very painful skin lesions. type burning or hives. Although rarer, other symptoms may appear. In the event of a feeling of discomfort. loss of consciousness, acceleration of heart rate and blood pressure, dizziness, abdominal pain or vomiting, “the swimmer must call the Samu Center 15 without delay, indicates the regional health agency of the Pays de la Loire.
“It is very painful. healing goes from fifteen days to three months,” explained Lucas Iglesias, educational referent of the Basque Côte Hospital (CHCB) during the Congress of Emergency Medicine Professionals in several beaches closed because physalies: June. He also pointed out “a risk of drowning” when the swimmer “lost control” under the effect of pain, notes AFP.
Good reflexes in case of bite
How to react in the event of a physalie bite? The authorities recommend that they do not rub the skin with the hand. not apply heat that can exaggerate the burn. Conversely. the filaments can be removed “by rinsing the skin with sea water”, and not with fresh water which would facilitate the toxic discharge of tentacles still present on the skin.
Dry (and not wet) sand. shaving foam can also be used, before taking off the filaments “with a rigid cardboard”. “Do not hesitate to ask for help from lifeguards to take the appropriate measures,” advises the Landes prefect.
Any observation of this species must be reported to several beaches closed because physalies: the aid post. Mistractors will be able to implement security measures to protect vacationers.
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