Scores of giant jellyfish found washed up on Blackpool beach as children swim nearby
Scores of jellyfish were seen washed up on a Blackpool beach this week due to warming sea temperatures.
The beach, which is located near to Central Pier, was also one of eight beaches along the Fylde Coast to receive ‘no swim’ warnings this week. People have been told to avoid swimming in the area due to a sewage leak.United Utilities have been carrying out urgent repair work after a pipe burst at Fleetwood wastewater treatment works, reports Lancs Live. The system temporarily reached full capacity as a result of thunderstorms on Sunday which saw nearly 40 mm of rainfall in around two hours.
Warmer waters have seen an influx of exotic creatures in the British coast, including giant jellyfish, poisonous fish and smalltooth sand tiger sharks in recent years. Speaking to MailOnline, Anglesey Sea Zoo's Frankie Hobro explained: "We need to encourage people to be outdoors and in the sea, as well as making them aware of what they need to be cautious of and what they need to be aware of."
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