Locals at a beach in Wales say they'll 'never swim in the sea again' after one tourist shared her finds among the sand. A gigantic jellyfish and spider crab were among the marine life leaving Brits terrified to go into the water at Barmouth, North Wales. Holidaymakers who spotted the enormous creatures shared pictures online, sparking a mixture of fascination and disgust.
Horrified beachgoers likened it to an "alien invasion" and the "stuff of nightmares". Tourist Amy Carter prompted the stunned response after sharing pictures taken by her partner Scott Southey on a local Facebook page. The huge jellyfish is one of a number recently spotted along the stretch of coast.
One person commented: "On my goodness!! Imagine swimming next to one that size. I'd freak! They are massive". "Last time I go in the sea," declared a second, while a third wrote: "That crab could wipe out a town.
" Another remarked: "Seen loads on the beaches. It's amazing what nature will show us." I'm a beauty lover and swear by these 6 Urban Decay products I've used for years This huge mussel-encrusted crab was likened to an alien - but the species is a common sight on British beaches The jellyfish pictured is a barrel jelly, and despite its terrifying size and appearance, its stings are not typically harmful.
The mussel-encrusted crab meanwhile was described by one marine life expert as a "common sight" on British beaches at this time of year, alien appearance aside. Amy told the Daily Star: "We are having a .
