Sea louse

Safeswim have issued a sea lice warning in Whangamatā following reports of swimmers itching and getting skin irritation.

"The lifeguards at Whangamatā have been busy with rescues in the water and assisting people out of prominent rips along the beach, he said. Gibbons-Cambell said while sea lice were annoying, the main concern of Surf Lifesaving was the safety of swimmers. "Lots of people have been reporting getting bitten by sea lice when they've been sitting above the high-tide mark.