Article 64FGX Spring has stung: thousands of bluebottles wash up on Sydney beaches

Spring has stung: thousands of bluebottles wash up on Sydney beaches

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Emily Wind
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Heavy rainfall and rough surf has contributed to large numbers of stingers appearing along the NSW coast in the third, and biggest, bluebottle event of the year

Armadas of bluebottles have washed up on the shores of Australian beaches this week as heavy rainfall causes agitated surf conditions.

The jellyfish have been spotted on the shores of Sydney beaches, including Bronte and Manly, with sightings continuing up and down the east coast. Maroubra beach was closed on Friday due to dangerous conditions and large numbers of bluebottles".

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