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Washed up 'giant flare' removed from Lytham St Annes Beach Giant flare exploded by bomb experts on St Annes beach
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A giant flare used in Royal Navy exercises which washed up on a Lancashire beach has been removed by bomb disposal experts. A giant flare used in Royal Navy exercises has been destroyed by bomb disposal experts on a beach in Lancashire.
Liverpool Coastguard received a call about a suspicious object on Lytham St Annes Beach, near Blackpool, at 14:15 GMT on Sunday. Liverpool Coastguard received a call about a suspicious object washed up on St Annes beach, near Blackpool, at 14:15 GMT on Sunday.
The Royal Navy confirmed it was a giant flare used in exercises involving sea mines which may have come loose.The Royal Navy confirmed it was a giant flare used in exercises involving sea mines which may have come loose.
A controlled explosion was carried out to make the device safe at dawn.A controlled explosion was carried out to make the device safe at dawn.
A Royal Navy spokesman advised anyone who sees suspicious objects to report them to the authorities.A Royal Navy spokesman advised anyone who sees suspicious objects to report them to the authorities.