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Nearly 300 stung by jellyfish at S.C. beach over the weekend

If you get stung, the best thing to use is a topical treatment like Sting No More or white vinegar. If you don't have any on hand, best practice is to rinse the area with vinegar and then have a friend carefully remove any lingering tentacles or stingers with tweezers.

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) — Lifeguards at the Isle of Palms County Park in the Charleston area said they responded to 265 jellyfish stings on Saturday.

On Friday, officials say they responded to 41 jellyfish stings. Laurie Edwards with the Isle of Palms County Parks says the spike in stings is common during August when waters rise in temperature.

There have been been several Man O' War sightings on Lowcountry beaches over the past couple of weeks but there have been no reported stings at the Isle of Palms County Park this weekend.

RELATED: Florida lifeguards treat more than 800 for jellyfish stings. Here's what to do if you get stung.