Misc event in United Kingdom on Sun 9th June 2024

A beach in Cornwall has finally been reopened fully to the public after a potential explosive was found there at the weekend. St Agnes Coastguard Rescue Team were back at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes today (Wednesday) for the fourth day running following the discovery of ordnance on Sunday. A section of beach has been closed off ever since, while advice was taken from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. After days of waiting to identify what it was, the object has now been established as a phosphorous submarine marker. A coastguard team spokesperson said: “The team gathered alongside HM Coastguard Portreath Rescue Team at Trevaunance Cove this afternoon to meet with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, who had been tasked from their base in Plymouth to survey the previously found item on the beach.