A rare and striking "pink meanie" jellyfish has been captivating tourists and locals along the Texas Gulf Coast for the past few weeks, with sightings reported from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi.

The cotton candy-colored creatures have been floating in coastal waters, creating an unusual spectacle for beachgoers and fishermen. Jared Pankonien, visiting for his yearly fishing trip, witnessed the phenomenon firsthand.

"They were pretty regular floating by for about 2-3 hours. But yeah, I've seen them peep and pretty close to the side over here," Pankonien said.

The jellyfish are significantly larger than typical species found in the area, surprising Pankonien when he first saw them on Monday morning.

"First one I saw, I didn't realize I thought it was a trash bag. It was big enough, and

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