Posted at 4:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1, 2007
Kauai beach-goers warned of man-of-war problem
Advertiser Staff
POIPU – Officials with the Kaua'i County Ocean Safety Bureau reported that a number of Portuguese man-of-war washed up on Kaua'i's southwestern beaches Friday.Beaches affected by the influx of the stinging creatures included those at Poipu, Salt Pond and Kekaha.
Signs were posted alerting beach-goers of the presence of the creatures.
Officials recommend that residents and visitors stay out of the water at the affected beaches.
