Rockaways Battle Jellyfish Surge | New York City News

The Rockaways are facing a jellyfish nightmare this summer as massive swarms of dangerous mauve stingers—nicknamed “purple meanies”—have been pushed ashore by strong winds and currents. These stingers, usually found in deeper waters, now deliver painful, poison-ivy-like welts that even seasoned lifeguards say they’ve never seen so many of in their careers. One lawyer who got stung described it as a burning pinch that required steroids and a doctor’s visit. Marine biologists warn: even dead jellyfish can sting, and vinegar is your only real remedy—peeing on it? Nope. It’s a brutal reminder that summer fun can turn painful when nature throws its most unexpected surprises at the shore. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa0684d83ccf9bb5