Stingrays Surfing Closer to Shore | California News

Stingray encounters off Southern California beaches have doubled this year—thanks to a marine heat wave warming waters and luring these subtropical creatures closer to shore. With over 3,000 incidents already logged at spots like Bolsa Chica and Huntington Beach, lifeguards urge beachgoers to shuffle their feet in shallow water. If you step on one, soak the wound in hot (104–113°F) fresh water for 30–90 minutes to neutralize venom—no urine or ammonia! 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/79d16fbf0bfe6e3f