NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 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, which are currently congregating in shallower waters due to rising ocean temperatures.
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locationHuntington Beach“A city where over 2,000 stingray incidents were recorded this year.”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 surfer and tourist who suffered a stingray sting.”personAllen Lowry“A beachgoer who suffered a stingray sting.”locationSan Diego“A region that recorded over 900 stings in the first half of 2026.”locationBolsa Chica“A public beach in California experiencing high stingray activity.”organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“Reported on the persistence of marine heatwaves.”