Tim Pickard,
Watch manager at Yarmouth Coastguard warned, " This is the third
such flare found in the area over the weekend - and any such findings
by members of the public should be immediately reported to the
Coastguard or to the Police, via the emergency 999 system if
necessary.
" Each flare is approximately 18 inches in length; 4 inches in
diameter and painted in green and white bands. The marking on the
flare consists of the words `US Navy - Marine Nav Air marker mark
25 MOD 3'. They look a little like a large Roman Candle with a
pointed cap on the end. When they are activated they emit flame and
smoke for up to 12 minutes, and filled can weigh about 1.5kg.
" They are usually found at high water mark on the beach and
they are considered to be live and extremely dangerous. So far they
have only been located on Skegness beach, however we cannot be certain
whether others may appear on adjacent beaches.
" The affected beach lies close to weapons ranges, and these
recent unexploded flares have been released from aircraft. Presently
the wind is from the Northeast and on shore, which may have had the
effect of driving them towards the beach. We believe, therefore, they
have been washed ashore on the tide. Winds are force 6 and blustery,
with rain."
