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well … We are not going to worry about it. With the total confusion about covid testing and vaccinations and going from one island to the next and then next week it’s a new story or no story at all … We cancelled our 6 week vacation and the bnb reservations we made in Kona. Tourism is big business in Hawaii and keeps the government alive. You would think the government would do something intelligent to keep itself alive! Oh yeah – easy – just raise taxes and fees and reduce services!!!!
Dec 24 Kaanapali Maui, while some ate waiting for Santa, others are trying to get rid of the Portuguese ManO’ War stings from today. We saw a handful of people up and down the beach including divers who had just come out of the water, and snorkelers, and swimmers. We found a few jellyfish bodies on the beach. What a rotten time for these to hit the beach!! Mele Kalikimaka!! Hahahaha!
It was true. My son saw several folks get stung, from adults to children.
I had a morning swim in Kailua on Sept. 30th. It seemed like the water was a bit rougher and had brought up a lot of broken seaweed and/or algae. I felt a sting on the back of my neck so got out of the water, returned home, and showered. Later that evening my hands began to swell, itch, and felt like pins a needles. My hands have continued to feel this way, with some relief, for 5 days. Anyone have any idea of what may have stung me or had a similar experience? I did some research and think it could be stinging limu, though am not sure.
Probably Portuguese man o’ war, similar to a jelly fish. They are always arriving onto Kailua beach, blown by the trade winds. They are blue, with long thin tentacles and a clear air bubble bladder. Some people are allergic to their stings.
I was at Kua Bay yesterday 9.22.19 around noon in the water towards the very center of the beach near rocks. I felt burning stinging sensation shooting up and down my arm..couldn’t see what it was at first as I was trying to wipe it off with my other arm thinking a bee had stung me..then I felt burning on both arms and chest. I started to get out of the water until I looked down and on my suit was a golf ball sized blue/purple bubble with what seemed like ONE very very long tentacle going up my chest and wrapped around to my back.i freaked a bit and held my suit out for the wave to crash over me and wash it away..which worked. Quickly I got out. Burning stinging throbbing whip like marks on my arms and chest the pain was very similar to wana.. I ended up putting on some ointment (for bug bites??..I guess?)that somebody on the beach offered to me .. 20 minutes later I chose to go swim on the far right of the beach.. 10 minutes later I feel the same crazy sensation but on my hand when I lifted it out of the water one was wrapped around my pinky and hand. I was able to shake it off. I saw it floating in the water (it had to be the same on I swear it..probably not tho..)floating.. its tentacle was about 2 ft long.. I didnt treat my pinky..I did however google this bizarre looking jellyfish that I encountered..bluebottle jellyfish..aka Portuguese manawar… these may have been baby/juveniles? All I know super painful still is. Very close to how wana feels like I’ve encountered that as well before. Aloha and mohalo
Can someone refer one or several nice, upscale restaurants in the Princeville-Hanalei area for a double birthday party on Sat. Nov 2? (8 to 10 guests).
It seems that some of the better restaurants in the area have closed, likely due to the flooding last Spring. I would
like to make this evening memorable for two of my grown grandchildren.
Mahalo
Hi Larry.
Someone suggested Bar Acuda. You might want to check Yelp.
Aloha.
I live on Oahu in the Hauula/ Punaluu area and got stung behind our apartment walking in the water only about a foot deep. I just wasn’t paying attention but there’s a ton all over the beach. It wrapped around my foot pretty good but I got it off with a stick then went inside and ran in under hot water.
My family and I went to beautiful Lanikai today. There was a constant onshore breeze My husband was stung on his arm by a blue jellyfish. We didn’t know at the same, but we followed the old maid’s tale of putting urine on it. His was minor and he returned to the water. The kids and I joined him and I was stung by a blue jellyfish as well. The tentacles were so long it reached from my rightside throughout my back and wrapped around my left upper arm. The jelly fish also stuck to the side of me. It wasn’t excruciating, but it was a constant burning sensation I’d rather not experience again. I recommend white vinegar and a hot bath. My right arm felt heavy and off afterwards, and a majority of the pain went away after treatment and a little more than an hour.
On our way back to the car, I noticed a number of dead blue jellies on the beach.
Be careful out there. They say you see one, there’s plemty out there.
I was stung today, 8/8/19, at Kua Bay on the Big Island. I was felt a terrible itchy/stinging sensation all over my back, legs, and neck. I was wearing snorkel gear and didn’t see what it was. The lifeguard sprayed me down with vinegar. It took about 45 minutes to settle down a little. I took Benadryl, Zantac, and used cortisone ointment after a hot shower. It quickly calmed down after. I don’t know what it was specially, but the lifeguard did pull a tentacle from my hair. I have a few small whip marks left. Not fun!
Was stung while snorkeling at Lanikai beach yesterday, July 20, 2109. We come here annually and everyone has been stung at one time or another. Call it a right of passage:). Honestly, the sting is a burning one, but it’s not unbearable and the BEST solution we have found is a mixture of vinegar and hot water (mostly vinegar). The sting usually lasts about an hour, however if you have an allergic reactions you should definitely seek medical attention immediately. Otherwise, just make sure there are no visible stingers left in the skin, pour a good amount of the vinegar hot water solution, and you should be back up and running within an hour. Note, you most likely will see a bumpy red reaction for a few hours afterward, but know that it will go away rather quickly thereafter. Again, both my kids and all family members, including our friends have been stung. Younger kids have a higher reaction to the sting due to their age, but it shouldn’t impact them for that long. Comfort them and reassure they will be ok. But again, I can’t stress enough that if you have an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately. Just as you would for someone allergic to a bee sting. Don’t be afraid of the water. It’s the most amazing world just steps away and enjoy the amazing life that exists there. Respect it, don’t don’t sea turtles if you’re lucky enough to encounter them, however they are majestic to swim with at a safe respectful distance. Aloha!
Hi Jeff.
Thanks for your comment!
Aloha.