Portuguese man-of-wars wash up in Hamptons
Photo credit: Doug Kuntz | Venomous Portuguese man-of-wars, native to the Pacific and Indian oceans, have washed up in the Hamptons. (July 1, 2013)
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Dozens of venomous Portuguese man-of-wars have washed up on East End beaches, but officials said the large stinging jellyfish-like animals should not put a damper on the July Fourth holiday.
Eight man-of-wars were spotted on beaches in Southampton Town, 25 were collected from Hither Hills State Beach in Montauk and another 20 were found at beaches in East Hampton Town. None were seen alive...
