Visitors of Horseneck Beach in Westport warned of Portuguese man-of-war sightings There was something scary in the warm, blue ocean at Horseneck Beach on Thursday. The Portuguese man-of-war, which resembles a jellyfish, floated in from southern waters and stung 12 swimmers at the beach, according to published reports. The only indication at the beach Friday was a sign posted outside the restrooms warning of reported sightings.
July 6, 2013 - Fall River Herald News
Visitors at Horseneck Beach in Westport warned of Portuguese man-of-war sightings There was something scary in the warm, blue ocean at Horseneck Beach on Thursday. The Portuguese man-of-war, which resembles a jellyfish, floated in from southern waters and stung 12 swimmers at the beach, according to published reports. The only indication at the beach Friday was a sign posted outside the restrooms warning of reported sightings.
July 6, 2013 - The Taunton Gazette
12 stung from Portuguese man-of-war Officials at a popular Southeastern Massachusetts beach are urging swimmers to be on alert following several reports of Portuguese man-of-wars.
July 6, 2013 - WPRI Providence