An increase in jellyfish being washed-up on a Hampshire beach

Jellyfish washed up on Calshot beach in Hampshire Credit: ITV Meridian

After a week of record-breaking temperatures, an increase in jellyfish is being reported on beaches along the south coast.

It's estimated around 50 barrel jellyfish have washed-up on Calshot beach in Hampshire.

Experts say jellyfish in the UK have a mild sting which isn't often harmful.

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