SURF Life Saving Queensland is urging beachgoers who suffer a marine sting to seek help from lifesavers and lifeguards and not fall into the trap of believing myths about treatment methods.
It comes after more than 30,000 marine stings were reported on Queensland beaches between December 2019 and January 2020.
Anthony Cassone, from Surf Life Saving Queensland's academy, said it was important for those who suffered a sting to remain calm as relief from discomfort was simple.
He warned people against buying into treatment myths, such as urinating on the site of a sting.
"As soon as you are stung seek help from a lifesaver or lifeguard who can help you," he said.
"If hot water is not available you can still use cold water or ice packs."
Mr Cassone said it was inevitable that visitors to Queensland beaches may suffer a bluebottle sting.
"The best care and treatment is to wash the area with seawater, pick the tentacles off with your fingers and then have a hot shower," he said.
Accommodation at Stradbroke Island was reported last month to be 90 per cent booked out until the end of January.
That was despite the closure of popular camping locations Adams Beach and Bradbury's Beach at Dunwich.
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