Warning after potential sightings of deadly Portuguese man o’ war on South West beaches

These were spotted at Downderry Beach in Cornwall on Sunday morning. Credit: Rachael Jackson

The Coastguard is warning beachgoers to stay safe after multiple reports ofpotentially deadly Portuguese Man o War washing up on beaches in the South West.

It's not been confirmed if these jellyfish like creatures are indeed the Portuguese Man o War, but people are being urged not to handle them.

The creatures have been reported at several beaches, including Dawlish, Lyme, Charmouth, Swanage, Seaton.

These were spotted by Rachael Jackson at Downderry Beach in Cornwall on Sunday morning.