article_snippet.sent: Among ’s beaches were swimmers in the South West who were stunned to see giant jellyfish in the waters.
article_snippet.sent: Giant jellyfish are being spotted off Britain earlier than normal thanks to the warm weather, it was claimed yesterday.
article_snippet.sent: Kayaker Rupert Kirkwood, a seasoned sea watcher, was stunned to see the giant creatures off Hope Cove in Devon.
article_snippet.sent: The barrel jellyfish, which have tentacles up to 6ft long, were pictured floating next to Mr Kirkwood
article_snippet.sent: Up close: Mr Kirkwood son Henry had this encounter with a barrel jellyfish near Hope Cove off the coast of Devon Devon .
article_snippet.sent: But the rising temperatures and warmer seas have meant more plankton is available - and a barrel jellyfish near Hope Cove off the coast of south Devon have headed closer to shore.
article_snippet.sent: Beachgoers are advised not to touch jellyfish in case Beachgoers have chanced upon a species with a powerful sting.
article_snippet.sent: Could be the start of a bumper jellyfish year.