Overview

• Beachgoer David Alexander Bowie photographed the specimen at the Highland town, estimating its bell at more than six feet across.
• He reported dozens to hundreds of smaller lion’s mane jellyfish along the same stretch and urged swimmers to take care.
• The species can deliver painful stings that may cause nausea, sweating and cramps; vinegar rinses are advised before seeking help for severe welts.
• Lion’s mane jellyfish are typical of colder northern seas and tend to appear near UK shores in late summer and autumn as currents move larger individuals toward beaches.
• Tuesday’s coverage relayed eyewitness warnings and photos, with no official alerts or local injuries confirmed in the reports.