Stingray injuries on Longboat Key rise in October

Stingray injuries on Longboat Key rise in October

On Longboat Key beaches, there was a large uptick in stingray injuries this month.According to Longboat Key Fire Rescue, four of the six stingray injuries reported in 2025 happened in the month of October. Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said the fire department sees an increase in these calls in the summer until November.To stay safe in the shallow Gulf waters that stingrays frequent, the stingray shuffle is the most recommended practice.The…