A WARNING was put out after a Devon Wildlife Trust volunteer saw a Portuguese Man O'War of Devon's coast.

The creature was spotted in Wembury by kayaker Samantha Barnes. Wembury Marine Centre also reported that many people had seen them washing up on the beach over the past few days.

Wembury Marine Centre added: 'We've also had a few reports of them washing up on the beach over the past few days - be careful not to touch!'

Devon Wildlife Trust said: 'This weird and wonderful creature may look like a jellyfish, but it's actually made up of separate organisms working together.

'Much like a bee hive, each individual animal (called a zooid) has a specific function, for example, feeding, and one cannot survive without the others.

'We've also had a few reports of them washing up on Wembury beach over the past few days. They can give a nasty sting, so it's best to admire from afar.'