Bomb detonated on Slapton Sands

Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called to Slapton to locate and investigate potential ordnance found in the aftermath of Storm Bert. 

Falmouth Coastguard tasked Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team to Slapton on Monday, 25 November, at around 1pm. 

The device: Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team 

The coastguard team, alongside the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, made a safe area for the team to detonate the device - watch a video of the detonation below. 

See a video of the detonation below: 

The Royal Navy team arrived on scene - Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team

A spokesperson for Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team said: "The Ordnance was located, and an area of the beach was cordoned off while photos of the device were sent to Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

"After inspecting the photos the EOD team made the decision to come and remove the device. 

"After arriving on scene, EOD made the decision to perform a controlled detonation of the device. Our team worked with EOD to close the road, beach, and footpaths to secure a safe area for the detonation. 

"Once detonated and ensuring everywhere was safe, we re opened the area. We want to thank the public for their patience in this incident.

Kingsbridge Coastguard Rescue Team

Remember If you see an ordnance or an object of an unusual size or shape, especially after bad weather or a high tide, it could be an unexploded ordnance. Please don't touch it or move it. Call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.