Wednesday, 25 October 2006

Beware of flares

Very occasionally, you may encounter a marine flare on a beach. These flares are extremely hazardous and should not be touched. They are approximately 12 inches long, cylindrical and about 2 inches in diameter. They are light brown to yellow in colour and resemble bone or piping. They will turn black just prior to bursting into flames.

Anyone finding them is to stay up wind of the smoke, as it is poisonous, and dial for the Emergency Services (999 in the UK, 911 in the US, 112 in Europe) and ask for the Coastguard.
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  1. Anonymous25 October 2006 at 13:15

    hopefully, people will have read your entry before going onto this beach :D
    or they will use common sense
    Valerie

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