Destin, FL? I have heard there is an outbreak of Jellyfish? Any Sharks? Going there in 2 days...HELP

Question

Destin, FL? I need info on the recent jellyfish news...can you swim in the ocean ? We are going in 2 days....with the whole family, and I dont want my children to get stung. !! If you do get stung what should you do? Also has there been sightings of any sharks? How far out in the ocean is it safe to swim, with out running into some Sharks?

Answer 1

well u shouldn't worry that much whatever beach your going 2 if there is an out break of any thing life Gard's will have sings up!

Answer 2

haa

Answer 3

Destin shouldn't be too bad this time of year as far as jellys.  Now 3-4 weeks ago it would have been a different story.  However, if you do get stung just go to the hospital.  Like I said though,  I don't think you will see any now.  As far as sharks...they're have been a few sightings but nothing like Jaws...lol.  Go and have fun.  You should have great weather this time of year.

Answer 4

I like about forty miles away from there, and I haven't heard anything...

Sharks in Destin?

Not going to happen.

Answer 5

Sharks ?  I just checked the local news,,, no mention of either sharks or jellies right now.  That's not to say it can't or won't happen,,, but remember, you are trespassing into THEIR world and mostly we do not understand what drives these creatures.

Right now, though, I'd say the odds are very low on both counts.

How far out can you go into the Gulf ?  That's a good question.  Maybe consider check with the beach patrol folks, they will have the very best advice for you.  The other thing is to be alert, not paranoid, just alert.

Enjoy your stay and have a blast,,, those are some great beaches.

Answer 6

Wow, I'm going in 2 days too!  I haven't heard about the jellyfish though...I'm going to investigate now.