By Lara Keay For Mailonline
Published: 10:31 BST, 25 April 2019 | Updated: 21:04 BST, 25 April 2019
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A British seaside resort has seen an invasion of monster jellyfish.
Barrel jellyfish, also known as dustbin lid jellyfish due to their enormous size, have been spotted bobbing in the harbour in Torquay, Devon.
Locals and holidaymakers were stunned when they spotted the giant creatures floating in the water among the boats.
They are the largest jellyfish found in British waters, reaching 35kg in weight, and are commonly spotted out to sea, but rarely near the coast.
Despite their menacing appearance they are harmless to humans, but they can leave you with a nasty rash similar to that of a nettle sting.
Barrel jellyfish, also known as dustbin lid jellyfish due to their enormous size, have been spotted bobbing in the harbour in Torquay, Devon
Barrels are the largest jellyfish found in British waters, reaching 35kg in weight, and are commonly spotted out to sea, but rarely near the coast
Guy Pottinger, 35, who spotted them in Torquay this week, said: 'I was walking along by the harbour side when I noticed a fairly large jellyfish in the water close to the wall.
'Then out of nowhere
