Do the Stingray Shuffle This Weekend So You Don’t Get Stung
Stings from stingrays are on the rise at some California beaches this week and the feeling is not a good one. They say it can feel like a razor cut, like a knife, and in one guy’s case recently, the ray actually stung his artery, causing a real threat to his life. Swimmers at Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego beaches are being warned to take extra precautions after a dramatic increase in injuries caused by stingrays. One “sweet spot” that the sea creatures really love is ‘Ray Bay’ in Seal Beach where they like to hang out. Stingrays are known for their love of warm water and since California ocean waters are warmest this week, it only stands to reason that the rays would be having a field day.
HOW NOT TO GET STUNG: To avoid getting stung, we recommend that beach-goers shuffle their feet when walking in the water of the surfline. This is called the “Stingray Shuffle”. The stingray can sense vibration and will usually swim away – as they don’t want to be stepped on.
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