26/08/2022 Regno Unito, Inghilterra, West Sussex, Chichester, Selsey, Medmerry
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance”
By Rachel Mather & Laura Sharman
A British beach has been considered so dangerous that the public are banned from using it. Medmerry Beach in Chichester is written off to beachgoers, with huge warning signs telling people not to enter. Explosives are buried deep within the sand with new artillery found just one week ago. But despite advice to avoid the beach, some beachgoers decided to tempt fate and walk its shores during the heatwave. There are plenty of beauty spots to visit in the area including idyllic coastal landscapes and blue flag beaches on Hayling Island. But just a short distance away is the Sussex beach that has been closed off to the public from both access points, reports Hampshire Live. Located near Selsey, it is said to have “many hidden dangers” with unexploded weapons. The Selsey Coastguard Rescue Team has issued a new appeal emphasising how fatal the area is, after recent cases of beachgoers flouting the rules. A spokesperson said: “We would like to remind you that this beach is closed to the public as it has many hidden dangers. “Ordnance previously found on this beach has been found to still be highly explosive, so please do not touch it and call 999 straight away.” In the past people who have ignored the rules have discovered unexploded material. And the regularly changing tide means dangerous items have been found both in the shore and out at sea. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team has been called out to Medmerry on several occassions to make the area safe. In 2019, a controlled explosion took place on its shores, carried out by the Royal Navy Bomb Disposal Team based in Portsmouth. A similar incident occurred a year later with video footage showing the extent of the explosion. While this may give the beach a sense of mystery and intrigue, the main message remains the same that no intrigue is worth a fatality. Plenty of explosive objects and sharp items have been found in the sea over the years, emphasising the key message that Medmerry is not a beach to be enjoyed over the summer.
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
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