A young boy's visit to the beach on Wednesday resulted in the discovery of an unusually large jellyfish.

Amy McCulloch, 26, of The Lane in Guston near Dover, took her six-year-old son Logan to the Sunny Sands beach in Folkestone for a half-term treat.

Equipped with his plastic spade, Logan began exploring his surroundings when he came across a jellyfish which appeared larger than the average size.

At first sight, Logan thought it was a mini-Octopus.

Miss McCulloch said: "I thought it was on a rock at first but no, it was the whole thing.

"We were a little shocked as to how big it was, but looking closely at it, it was quite fascinating."

After giving it a gentle prod, it was assumed the sea creature was dead.

According to the Marine Biological Association, there are only six species of jellyfish swimming in English waters.

Jellyfish discoveries are not rare to Shepway's coastline.

Barrel jellyfish washed up at Greatstone beach on Romney Marsh last November.

They are most commonly found off the south-west coast mostly in Cornwall.

Westerly winds blow the creatures along the Channel meaning they end up in Kent.