Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Giant Jellyfish Washes Ashore in Maine, Prompting Warnings
A very large jellyfish, called a lion's mane, showed up on a Maine beach.
It's like a giant, red blob and can sting you if you touch it.
Officials are telling people to look but not touch because it can hurt.
These jellyfish are the biggest kind in the world.
More of them have been washing up this year than usual.
They also saw some in Massachusetts, so people there are being careful in the water too.
They have long tentacles that look like a lion's mane.
A giant red lion's mane jellyfish, about five feet wide, washed ashore in Maine.
Authorities warned people not to touch the jellyfish due to its painful sting.
The lion's mane jellyfish is the largest jellyfish species globally.
More lion's mane jellyfish have been reported washing ashore in Maine this year.
Jellyfish sightings prompted warnings in Massachusetts as well.
- Who
- Authorities and beachgoers.
- What
- A large lion's mane jellyfish washed ashore.
- When
- Over the weekend and this year.
- Where
- Maine, and also spotted in Massachusetts waters.
- Why
- To warn people about the dangerous sting of the jellyfish and the increase of sightings.
Public Safety
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Jellyfish Sting Danger
Public Safety
Authorities emphasize the potential danger from the jellyfish stings.
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There is no opposing view on this matter.
- Jellyfish Type
- Lion's Mane
- Size
- Approximately 5 feet wide
- Location
- Maine beaches and Massachusetts waters
- Warning
- Do not touch, as stings can be painful
- Species Status
- Largest jellyfish species in the world