Hundreds of jellyfish have washed up on Ayr Beach.
Reports from today (July 25) and yesterday have spoken of the dangerous underwater creatures that have been washed ashore.
According to Beach Stuff UK, as soon as the jellyfish arrive on the beach by the retreating tide, they die.
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A jellyfish breathes by taking in oxygen from the seawater through its skin so as soon as it is on dry land it can no longer live, the informational website said.
Experts have warned, however, not to go near or touch the jellyfish as they can still give off painful stings, dead or alive.
The exact reason for the incident has not yet been confirmed.
A Council spokesperson said: “Sightings of jellyfish washed up on our shores are common in spring and summer, when warmer waters provide the ideal conditions for them to thrive.
"Whether dead or alive it is possible to be stung if you come into contact with a jellyfish that’s still wet, and we’d advise people not to touch any they may find, just to be on the safe side."
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