A popular beach has been invaded by deadly jellyfish prompting urgent warnings for swimmers to stay out of the water.
Several Portuguese man o'war jellyfish have washed up onto the shore of Tramore Beach, Co. Wexford, Ireland, promoting an alert by the local council.
Visitors to the beach have been told to stay away from the venomous species which can deliver excruciating stings – even when dead.
Wexford Council wrote on Twitter : "We are currently dealing with several (dead) jellyfish on TRAMORE BEACH.
"There is a no swimming order temporarily in place. We also advise walkers not to approach these jellyfish, as even when dead, they can give a nasty sting."
The Portuguese man o’war is a marine hydrozoan with long tentacles that can deliver a painful, venomous sting.
It is powerful enough to kill fish and, in some cases, humans.
The terrifying sea creature is responsible for 10,000 attacks on Australian swimmers every year and is often also spotted along the Atlantic coast.
Earlier this year, a woman revealed how she was left with e xcruciating marks all over her body after being stung by a deadly man o'war.
Naomi Mateos was swimming at Puntas de Calnegre beach in Lorca, Spain when she was stung.
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