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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

First Irukandji Stings of the Season

Please be advised that we have had 3 confirmed Irukandji stings at Town Beach in the past three days. People are asked not to swim at Town Beach, whilst the beach closed stinger signs are displayed.

The following rules for safer swimming help reduce the risk of incidents involving marine stingers and should be promoted to the public
  • Always swim at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags. 
  • Look for and observe warning signs
  • If in doubt ask a lifeguard or Beach Inspector 
  • Beware of the months of stinger season (higher risk period) in tropical waters (November - April) 
  • Wear protective clothing, particularly pregnant women, the elderly and people with high blood pressure.

Stinger suits

Wearing protective clothing has proven to be very effective in the protection against marine stingers. Lycra stinger suits and wetsuits are an effective means of protection against a major sting from marine stingers (stings may still occur on exposed areas such as the feet and hands, but are significantly less likely). If stinger suits are not available long sleave rash shirts and panty-hose will also reduce the chance of being stung.
Cable Beach 
Each year far fewer incidents of Irukandji stings are recorded at Cable Beach than other beaches within the Broome town-site. Cable Beach has a lifeguard service during the tourist season and a Beach Inspector service during the Wet Season. The Broome Rangers recommend Cable Beach as a better alternative during the Wet Season / Stinger Season.

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