KISMET, N.Y. (AP) - Police say three people have been stung by Portuguese man-of-wars on Long Island.
All three of the incidents occurred Tuesday on Fire Island.
Authorities say a 4-year-old boy was stung just after noon.
A 7-year-old boy was stung on the hand in Kismet around 3 p.m. and treated at Southside Hospital in Bay Shore. His condition isn’t known, but officials say he was in a lot of pain.
Officials say the third victim declined medical attention.
The man-of-war has long tentacles and can pack a toxic sting that can be life-threatening in some cases.
Officials say the jellyfish-like creatures are typically found in warm water and could have ridden currents up from Florida, where they’re common.
Man-of-wars also have been spotted along the New Jersey coast in recent weeks.
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