. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. worse, heat stroke. These problems oc- cur when the body loses fluid through sweating and has difficulty releasing excess heat. Symptoms of heat exhaustion are perspiration, general weakness, pale and clammy skin, nausea and dizziness. Heat cramps, which occur in the abdo- men or calves, are usually associated with heat exhaustion. To treat heat exhaustion and cramps: lie down and raise the legs a foot above the head; loosen clothing; apply cool, wet cloths; rest in an air- conditioned room and slowly drin
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. worse, heat stroke. These problems oc- cur when the body loses fluid through sweating and has difficulty releasing excess heat. Symptoms of heat exhaustion are perspiration, general weakness, pale and clammy skin, nausea and dizziness. Heat cramps, which occur in the abdo- men or calves, are usually associated with heat exhaustion. To treat heat exhaustion and cramps: lie down and raise the legs a foot above the head; loosen clothing; apply cool, wet cloths; rest in an air- conditioned room and slowly drink liq- uids, such as Gatorade, which restore important electrolytes and salts, every 15 minutes. If vomiting occurs, discon- tinue fluids and seek a doctor. The symptoms for heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency, include rapid pulse, very high temperature (104 F to 106 F) and hot, dry skin. To treat heat stroke, immediately cool the vic- tim by immersing in or sponging with ice water. The victim will become un- conscious if his or her internal body temperature exceeds 104 F. Seek medi- cal assistance immediately if heat stroke is suspected. Death will occur if the victim is not treated. Dangerous IVIarine Life Marine life teems along Tar Heel beaches, but luckily most of the crea- tures who call North Carolina home pose no danger for the beachgoer. Only a few creatures can be considered dan- gerous. STINGRAYS — These graceful creatures sometimes lie partially buried along sound beaches and sand flats near inlets. Although stingrays are gen- erally timid, they will respond if stepped on by lashing out with their poisonous barbed tail. If a ray attacks, you may suffer muscular aches and. pains with possible paralysis, diar- rhea, vomiting and possibly shock. Dodge recommends that stingray victims seek medical help because often the barb must be removed. To avoid this creature's barb, do the stin- gray shuffle — shuffle your feet along the bottom instead of picking them up
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