The presence of jellyfish in gulf waters is being felt along the Texas coast. Beach goers have been seeing these venomous creatures on beach shores and in the waters. in the last month there have been three to four reported cases of jellyfish stings in south padre island... and many more as you go north up the Texas coast.

Deputy Park Director for Cameron County, Joe Vega, says last month the beach saw the most jellyfish.
Beach officials do warn beach goers for any venomous marine life either in the water or on shore.
A blue flag is raised as a caution but that doesn't mean you're not allowed to sunbathe or swim.

“Not to stay away from the beach but just to be careful when you enter the gulf waters. If you see a jellyfish floating out there in the water stay away from that jellyfish.”

But if you do get stung, Vega says there are things you can do to reduce the burn, like applying meat tenderizer. Some people may want to call 9-1-1 or go see a doctor.

Tourist, Robert Walker, has been in the island for a couple of weeks. He says he was stunned to see the number of jellyfish on shore.

“I took a walk here one day about 1/2 mile there and back and every few feet I saw jellyfish pretty much, quite a lot.”

Walker who's visiting from Ireland says he saw more than 100 jellyfish that day but it didn't faze him. He still went in the water and enjoyed his day.