US EditionCoast Guard Issues Warning for Lake Michigan Beaches After Armed Pyrotechnics Were Lost
- On May 27, the U.S. Coast Guard covering the Lake Michigan area alerted the public about three missing phosphorus pyrotechnic devices that may end up on nearby beaches.
- The warning is related to a military drill conducted offshore near Milwaukee earlier this May, during which four pyrotechnic devices failed to ignite upon entering the water.
- One potentially dangerous flare was found by a lifeguard on May 26 at Montrose Beach, while three armed phosphorus pyrotechnics remain unaccounted for.
- The pyrotechnic devices emit red smoke and fire that can get extremely hot—up to nearly 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit—creating significant risks of burns and fires for anyone who comes into contact with them.
- Beachgoers are advised to avoid silver-colored cylinders and call 911 if found, as the Coast Guard continues to monitor the situation for potential hazards ashore.
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1 dangerous phosphorus flare from military exercise found at Montrose Beach, 3 more still out there
By Adam Harrington Click here for updates on this story Illinois (WBBM) — A potentially dangerous phosphorus flare was found at Montrose Beach this week, and the U.S. Coast Guard said three more remain unaccounted for. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan said the flares were used for a joint military exercise with the Air Force earlier this month offshore from Milwaukee. Four phosphorus pyrotechnics failed to activate when they hit the water du…
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