Nasty sting in Costa Rica
I got a really painful sting ONE MINUTE into snorkeling at La Tortuga Island last Sunday. I suddenly felt an intense zap and had to be given a life saver to get back to the boat. Felt like a million bee stings and the sting was incredibly painful for at least 30 minutes before dying down to a mild-moderate stinging for the rest of the day. I unfortunately did not see it, but based on what I've read, it could've be a Portuguese Man of War? Not at all sure though, I am by no means a jellyfish expert. I know you can't identify jellyfish by the stings, though, so it's no biggie if nobody can; just wanted to share this large nasty sting (and I am very much considering getting a tattoo of a jellyfish when my skin heals). It really wrapped around my entire lower left leg, wow. The three last photos are the sting the day of (not the best angle, apologies)