Cornish beach reopens after suspected explosive removed

The object found at Trevaunance Cove over the weekend was a phosphorous submarine marker

A suspected explosive found on a Cornish beach at the weekend has been identified.

The St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue team says the object – which was discovered at Trevaunance Cove on Sunday – was a phosphorescent submarine marker.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has now removed the device and the beach is fully open again.

In an update on Wednesday, St Agnes Coastguard said: “The team assembled alongside HM Coastguard Portreath Rescue Team at Trevaunance Cove this afternoon to meet the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who had been tasked from their base in Plymouth to investigate the previously found object. on the beach.

“After various checks were carried out, the object found was believed to be a phosphorous submarine marker.

“EOD has now removed this ordnance and the beach is fully open again to beach users.

“Thank you to the public for your patience and for respecting the cordon.

“Please remember if you find anything suspicious on the beach, do not touch or move the item and alert 999 Coastguard and beach lifeguards.”

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