St. Augustine Beach, Fla. — Beware St. Johns County beachgoers. Portuguese man o’ war have been spotted on the shore.
Man o’ war are a brightly colored relative of the jellyfish. And like a jellyfish, their tentacles can deliver a painful sting.
You’ll see a purple flag flying, warning of stinging marine life.
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St. Johns County Marine Rescue will have lifeguards on patrol.
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