14/12/2023 Regno Unito, (UK), Inghilterra, (England), Norfolk, West Norfolk, King’s Lynn
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
A Norfolk beach became a hub of activity after an unexploded Second World War artillery shell was discovered. The unexploded ordnance was found by a woman walking along the beach on the eastern end of Scolt Head Island, an offshore barrier island located between Brancaster and Wells, on Tuesday (December 5). The army ordnance disposal team from Colchester, along with officers from Norfolk Police, then attended the scene on Wednesday (December 6) from mid-morning until early afternoon. Local professional photographer Gary Pearson captured the controlled explosion on camera. He said: “After a short boat trip out to the island guided through the tidal creak by John Thompson, owner of the Welcome Ferry based at Burnham Overy Staithe, they then performed a controlled explosion of the 25lb Second World War-era artillery shell.
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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