NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Stingray stings increase in Huntington Beach due to marine heatwave
Stingray stings have increased among beachgoers in Huntington Beach, California, as a marine heatwave drives the animals closer to the shoreline. Lifeguards are treating multiple victims simultaneously by soaking affected areas in hot water.
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Beachgoers face an increased risk of injury from stingrays in shallow waters, requiring immediate medical attention through hot water immersion.
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locationHuntington Beach“A city in Southern California reporting over 2,000 stingray incidents.”personBryan R. Etnyre“Superintendent of state parks in northern Orange County.”personChris Lowe“Professor of marine biology and director of the Shark Lab at California State Un”locationCalifornia“The state where the marine heatwave is affecting coastal waters.”personChristanne Coffey“Doctor at UC San Diego Health researching stingray stings.”personJake Hemann“A tourist who suffered a stingray sting while surfing.”personAllen Lowry“A beachgoer who was stung while playing with his grandson.”organizationCalifornia State University, Long Beach“Home to the Shark Lab.”locationSan Diego“A region reporting over 900 stingray stings in the first half of 2026.”locationBolsa Chica“A public beach in Southern California experiencing high stingray activity.”organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Provided data on marine heatwaves.”