Portugese Man O'War Washes up on Cape May County Beach

Another Portugese man o’’war made an appearance at the Jersey Shore this weekend.

A Man O War washed up in Wildwood on Sunday, but was removed without anyone being hurt, NBC 10 reports.

Portugese man o’wars have been seen in Surf City, Harvey Cedars and Long Beach Island.

Anyone who encounters a man o’war should avoid making contact.

According to the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System, a man o’ war sting is not fatal, but it is so painful, swimmers have drowned because they are unable to swim back to shore.

Stings often times leave dark, colored track marks along the skin where the tentacle made contact on the body. The pain produced by the sting can become severe at times, lasting for several hours. Those injured may also experience itching, swelling, tingling and numbness, burning or prickling sensation, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, loss of consciousness, muscle and joint problems, difficulty breathing, heart problems, weakness and dizziness, etc.

If you are stung, you should seek medical treatment immediately.

Remember, only the balloon-like float is seen above the water level. The stinging tentacles trail behind for a considerable distance, often over a yard or more.

Their tentacles may still release toxins even after several days of being out of the water.

Report all exposures to us at the NJ Poison Center 1-800-222-1222.