Warm currents bring jellyfish

London - More stinging jellyfish were reported off England's north-east coast yesterday after 15 people were stung at the weekend…

London - More stinging jellyfish were reported off England's north-east coast yesterday after 15 people were stung at the weekend and taken to hospital.

With the heatwave likely to continue, coastguards again warned bathers to be extra vigilant.

Marine experts believe hundreds of Lion's Mane jellyfish have been swept northwards by warm currents from their native waters off France.

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