Spain Shuts Tourist Beaches As Venomous "Blue Dragons" Appear On Shores
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Updated: Aug 27, 2025
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Spain’s Guardamar del Segura beaches in Alicante have closed due to venomous blue dragons (Glaucus atlanticus). These sea slugs deliver painful stings. Authorities urge caution, banning swimming until further notice, and advise reporting sightings and avoiding contact