Piden prevención por Fragata Portuguesa en playas de Cartagena
Las autoridades de Cartagena alertaron sobre la presencia de la Fragata Portuguesa, conocida popularmente como aguamala morada, en algunos sectores de las playas de la ciudad. El llamado no es a la alarma, sino a la prevención, para que residentes y turistas puedan seguir disfrutando del mar con tranquilidad y responsabilidad.
TL;DR
- Portuguese man o' war have been sighted on some beaches in Cartagena.
- These are colonies of marine organisms, not jellyfish, identifiable by their purple color and sail-like structure.
- Their tentacles are highly venomous and can cause severe skin irritation, pain, and allergic reactions.
- Sightings are attributed to natural factors like changing currents and strong winds.
- Recommendations include not touching the organism, keeping a distance, supervising children and pets, and suspending swimming if present.
- Report sightings to lifeguards or the emergency line 119.
- In case of contact, rinse with seawater (not freshwater) and seek medical attention immediately.