Beware of when you go the beach ..
Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:29 pm...for a swim .
More than 15 people a day are seeking first aid on Alicante's beaches after being bitten by fearless obladas, or saddled seabream - small grey fish with a black spot on their tail fin.
They are said to be attracted by moles, warts or small wounds on the skin - especially on older people.
The fish, which can reach about 12in (30cm) in length, are drawing blood and even leaving teeth wounds on their victims' arms, legs and backs.
In recent days there have been several cases on the famous Poniente beach in Benidorm, according to the Spanish newspaper Informacion.es.
It is thought that all the Costa blanca coast could be at risk from these fish as most of the coast has similar tempretures
- More than 15 people a day are seeking first aid after being bitten by fish
- There have been several cases on the famous Poniente beach in Benidorm
More than 15 people a day are seeking first aid on Alicante's beaches after being bitten by fearless obladas, or saddled seabream - small grey fish with a black spot on their tail fin.
They are said to be attracted by moles, warts or small wounds on the skin - especially on older people.
The fish, which can reach about 12in (30cm) in length, are drawing blood and even leaving teeth wounds on their victims' arms, legs and backs.
In recent days there have been several cases on the famous Poniente beach in Benidorm, according to the Spanish newspaper Informacion.es.
It is thought that all the Costa blanca coast could be at risk from these fish as most of the coast has similar tempretures