Purple jellyfish swarm Evia, stinging bathers painfully

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Purple jellyfish swarms are causing distress on Evia's beaches, with bathers reporting painful stings. One bather described the pain as unbearable. The jellyfish outbreak is concentrated in Chalkida and the northern Evian Gulf, with cases also reported in the North Sporades islands. A recent incident at Agios Minas beach resulted in two bathers experiencing blisters and redness. The jellyfish presence is also significant in the Pagasetic Gulf, impacting the northern Evia region. Authorities are advising caution due to the potential for painful stings and lingering skin reactions.


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