Marine Marker Discovered in Palm Beach

Lake Worth, Florida Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) bomb squad was dispatched to Lake Worth Beach Pier after a beachgoer discovered a suspicious item. The item in question was identified by the bomb squad as a military Marine Location Marker (MLM) used to mark locations out at sea.

In response to the potential threat, deputies quickly evacuated the beach area and closed nearby roadways, including the upper park, while patrons at Benny's on the Beach were instructed to shelter in place until the situation was resolved. PBSO's Bomb Squad successfully removed the MLM device, and it was confirmed that the area was safe for public access again, with no injuries reported.