Biological Hazard - Pacific ocean - west - Guam
- Details
- Category: Alerts
- Published on Sunday, 17 June 2012 03:53
- Written by RSOE EDIS
EDIS Number: BH-20120617-35468-GUM
Date / time: 17/06/2012 16:32:25 [UTC]
Event: Biological Hazard
Area: Pacific ocean - west
Country: Guam
State/County:
Location: [Tumon Bay]
Number of Deads: N/A
Number of Injured: N/A
Number of Infected: N/A
Number of Missing: N/A
Number of Affected: N/A
Number of Evacuated: N/A
Damage level: N/A
Description:
The southern part of Tumon Bay was closed off to the public after reports of wasp jellyfish making their way into the area. Department of Parks and Recreation Director Pete Calvo said they shut down the beach areas between Hilton Resort and Spa, Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park and the Pacific Islands Club. The beach areas from PIC up north toward the Westin hotel are not affected. “We had five incidents of encounters. A couple of tourists who were injured had some vinegar applied to their stings. It was not serious. But we don’t want anyone who may be allergic to this type of sting to be exposed,” he said. The five cases were confirmed to have occurred at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park. The creatures are believed to have entered when it was high tide, Calvo said. Lifeguards continue to monitor the beach and Calvo said they would conduct an assessment to determine if they could open the affected beach area. “If we find that the jellyfish have not moved on, then we’ll close the areas again. But we’ll play it by ear,” he said. Wasp jellyfish, also referred to as box jellyfish, carry venom known to cause serious pain to people. Once the tentacles come in contact with human skin, they tend to stick. Removing them while the creature is alive is not recommended, due to the potential for a release of more toxins. If the sting is not treated right away, it can leave a scar.Authors: RSOE EDIS
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