Suspect Sea Mine Washes Ashore
North Somerset, England A Coastguard team was call out to the beach in Weston-super-Mare after a suspected 'sea mine' washed ashore. An EOD team was called to respond to investigate and identify the item.
Munition Washes Onshore at Maui Beach
Lanai, Hawaii Maui Police Department officials responded to a call from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources after personnel located a UXO that had washed onshore at Hulopone Beach Park. An Army EOD team was notified of the find.
High Tides Hinder Ordnance Removal on UK Beach
West Wight Beach, United Kingdom Police were called after a dog walker discovered what appeared to be an ordnance item partially buried in the sand. Once officers arrived, however, the tide had turned and covered the object.
Hampshire Constabulary is working with the Needles Coastguard Rescue Team to monitor the situation. A Royal Navy EOD team from Portsmouth is on standby to identify and safely dispose of the item once the tides make removal possible.
