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Story summary
- The Portuguese man o’ war has been spotted on beaches from Texas to Florida, alarming beachgoers.
- The Portuguese man o’ war has been washing ashore in Alabama and Florida.
- Lifeguards at Pensacola Beach have issued warnings by flying red and purple flags to alert swimmers and advise seeking medical help if stung.
- The sting is painful but rarely fatal to humans.
