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Video. Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung

Updated: 07/08/2026 - 11:08 GMT+2

The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings.

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