A mum has warned beachgoers taking advantage of the hot weather to beware after she ended up badly stung from a dip in the sea. Kate Lally had a close call with a number of jellyfish during a walk on a beach yesterday, and it brought back memories of her injuries last summer.
Kate, an ECHO reporter, said she was stung on her arms and legs by jellyfish within minutes of entering the water last year. Her right arm was stung first, then both upper legs. She followed NHS guidance and the stings cleared several days after the painful ordeal.
NHS guidance states: "Do not use vinegar, and do not pee on the sting". Ice packs should also be avoided, and you shouldn't touch any spines in the sting with your bare hands, or cover or close the wound.
