3 thoughts on “Jellyfish Alert: Avoiding Stings Following Mass Invasion”
MaryD
Thanks BOH editors, great advisory and reminder for us all!
Only once have I forgotten to check the jellyfish calendar for my trip to Oahu or Maui. This August, I was sitting on the beach viewing my first sunset right after my arrival and a little girl swimming right in front of me was stung several times but neither she, her sisters, or her mother knew what happened. It was so awful for her! I let them know the likely culprit, as did others, and we all offered care options. No need to suffer on vacation. Always be curious and explore the unique things to be wary of at any destination on your travel list.
They sting people on the west side of Maui too as I well know and periodically, where I got stung on my forehead, it still itches and burns! The rule of thumb that I learned decades ago is that 8 to 10 days after the full moon is when to avoid being in the water. And quite frankly, some of the jellies are so small that you will never see them until you get stung.
My ex got stung down the top of her bathing suit and was miserable for over a week where it hit her.
Thanks BOH editors, great advisory and reminder for us all!
Only once have I forgotten to check the jellyfish calendar for my trip to Oahu or Maui. This August, I was sitting on the beach viewing my first sunset right after my arrival and a little girl swimming right in front of me was stung several times but neither she, her sisters, or her mother knew what happened. It was so awful for her! I let them know the likely culprit, as did others, and we all offered care options. No need to suffer on vacation. Always be curious and explore the unique things to be wary of at any destination on your travel list.
Hi Mary.
Thanks for that! When you live here it is ingrained,and even still we sometimes forget.
Aloha.
They sting people on the west side of Maui too as I well know and periodically, where I got stung on my forehead, it still itches and burns! The rule of thumb that I learned decades ago is that 8 to 10 days after the full moon is when to avoid being in the water. And quite frankly, some of the jellies are so small that you will never see them until you get stung.
My ex got stung down the top of her bathing suit and was miserable for over a week where it hit her.