The Purple Flag at the Beach: What It Really Means (And Why You Should Pay Attention) 1

muscle cramps, nausea, or if the sting covers a large area.

  1. Stingrays (The Bottom-Dwellers)

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Stingrays bury themselves in sandy, shallow waters. They’re not aggressive, but if you step on one, their tail barb can puncture your foot or leg.

Symptoms of a stingray sting:

Immediate, intense, throbbing pain

Bleeding from the puncture wound

Swelling, discoloration

Nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps (severe reactions)

What to do:

Immerse the wound in hot water (as hot as you