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A dead Portuguese Man-O-War is seen on Chandeleur Island, La., Monday, May 3, 2010.

Video. Beaches in France shutter after venomous Portuguese man o'war sighted

Updated: 01/08/2025 - 16:58 GMT+2

The marine creature Physalia physalis — which resemble jellyfish — washed up along the Atlantic coast and beaches in France's Landes region.

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