A poisonous Portuguese Man o' War washed ashore in Wales, prompting warnings to avoid contact.

A venomous Portuguese Man 'O War washed ashore at Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot, Wales, prompting coastguard warnings. Officials urge the public to avoid contact, even with dead specimens, as its tentacles can still deliver painful stings due to active venom. The creature, a colony of specialized organisms called a siphonophore, is often carried ashore by storms. If stung, individuals should immerse the area in hot water for at least 30 minutes and seek medical help. Authorities confirmed they would remove the animal from the beach.