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Posted at 12:56 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2004

Hanauma Bay closed because of jellyfish

Advertiser Staff

City officials closed the beach at Hanauma Bay today about 11 a.m.after dozens of snorkelers and swimmers were stung by box jellyfish.

City Ocean Safety officials said about 50 people reported being stung in the hour before the closure.

For updates, the city said people should call the Hanauma Bay information line at 396-4229 or Ocean Safety dispatch at 922-3888, extension 29 or 23.