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Updated at 3:33 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2008

Box jellyfish influx light in Waikiki on first day

Advertiser Staff

Lifeguards and ocean safety officials found about 130 box jellyfish in Waikiki this morning, the first day of the monthly influx, Emergency Services spokesman Bryan Cheplic said.

The influx is expected to peak tomorrow and Saturday.

"We're posting warning signs in Waikiki but so far none have been found on other beaches," Cheplic said. "We still want people to check with lifeguards before going into the water."

For more on beach conditions, go to to Hawaiibeachsafety.org. You can also go to 808jellyfish.com to get more information on jellyfish, such as dates of the expected monthly influxes.