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Presence of Physalia (Portuguese man o' war) on the beaches of Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Physalia, stinging animals often mistaken for jellyfish, are present on the beaches of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Never touch this animal, even if it is dead. In case of a sting, get out of the water immediately and rinse with vinegar seawater. Contact 15 if you feel unwell.
Emergency instructions
Leave the water immediately if stung. Rinse with vinegar seawater. Call 15 if you feel unwell.
⚠️ Exercise caution, physalies present on the beaches of Nouvelle-Aquitaine – follow prevention guidelines ⚠️
The physalia is not a jellyfish, but it is equally irritating. Its sting can cause intense pain and lead to serious effects.
- Never touch the physalia, even if it is dead or stranded on the sand.
- If stung or if animals are spotted in the water: exit the water immediately.
First aid to apply:
- Rinse the affected area with seawater
- Ideally, use vinegar seawater solution (1/4 food vinegar and 3/4 seawater), preferably warm
- Never use fresh water
- Do not rub the wound
- Do not cut or suck out the venom
- Do not apply ointment or gel, even alcohol-based
Symptoms to monitor:
- Persistent pain lasting more than 30 minutes
- Malaise, loss of consciousness
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting
📞 If you experience severe symptoms, contact 15 (SAMU) or your local emergency station immediately.
Respect warning signs and instructions from emergency posts.
ℹ️ Additional information: https://www.nouvelle-aquitaine.ars.sante.fr/physalies-attention-aux-filaments-tres-urticants
Useful app: KALILO to track alerts at beaches.
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