Cornish beach fully reopens after suspected explosive removed
The object found at Trevaunance Cove over the weekend was a phosphorous submarine marker
Last updated 13th Jun 2024
A suspected explosive found a Cornish beach over the weekend has been identified.
St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue Team say the item - which was discovered at Trevaunance Cove on Sunday - was a phosphorous submarine marker.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) have now removed the device and the beach is fully open again.
In an update on Wednesday, St Agnes Coastguard said: "The team gathered alongside H. M. 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.
"After various checks were made, it was deemed that the object found was a phosphorous submarine marker.
"The E.O.D has now removed this ordnance and the beach is fully open again to beach users.
"Thank you to members of the public for your patience, and for obeying the cordon.
"Please remember if you do find anything suspicious on the beach, do not touch or move the item and alert 999 Coastguard and the beach lifeguards."