Experts said that the sting of the poisonous fish can cause pain similar to the pain of childbirth.
These incidents usually peak as beaches become crowded during the school holidays, and with August expected to be much warmer than July, the British authorities are urging caution.
A Coast Guard spokesperson said: “Treatment for stings is to immerse the affected member in hot water and painkillers are recommended.”
The highest degree of pain often begins 30 minutes after the sting, with a feeling of swelling, itching, numbness, headache, vomiting, breathing problems, heart palpitations, and low blood pressure.
These fish are usually found at high tide and can be anywhere on the shore.
They are only 3-5 inches long, camouflaged under the sand, and are hard to spot.
These creatures have been described as “four inches of bad”.
