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Rinse with bay or ocean water—not fresh water on some species—and remove visible tentacles with tweezers. Severe chest tightness or widespread rash needs ER care. Surf netters and waders step into jellies near Beach Patrol zones.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Atlantic General Hospital · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
