The warning is easy to miss—until it’s too late. A simple purple flag flaps in the wind, while families laugh and children race toward the surf, unaware of what’s drifting just beneath the surface. It isn’t about waves. It isn’t about currents. It’s about stings, venom, and the silent brush of someth… Continues… That purple flag is a quiet signal that the ocean has changed. It means jellyfish, stingrays, or other stinging creatures are nearby, turning an ordinary swim into a moment that demands respect and attention. The beach is not closed, but the water is no longer routine; every...
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