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Stingray stings surge along Southern California beaches
Original: Stingray stings surge along Southern California beaches amid warming ocean waters
Lifeguards and doctors along the Southern California coast are reporting a sharp rise in stingray stings, which experts link to warming ocean waters drawing the rays closer to shore. Beachgoers are being advised to shuffle their feet when walking in shallow water to avoid stepping on the fish.
Why now: Warming coastal waters are pushing stingrays closer to swimming areas, increasing injuries and public concern.
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