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Fox News
3 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Missing military flares prompt urgent warning for Lake Michigan beachgoers
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning beachgoers to "remain clear" if they come across a silver-shaped cylinder along the shoreline, as it could be an armed flare. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan said in a statement three phosphorus pyrotechnic flares were unaccounted for after a joint military exercise with the Coast Guard and Air Force earlier this month offshore Milwaukee. During the exercise, four phosphorus pyrotechnics that were deployed did not activate when entering the water, according to officials. One phosphorous pyrotechnic was located on Montrose Beach, Illinois, by a lifeguard on May 26. However, three phosphorus pyrotechnics are still unaccounted for. The missing pyrotechnics are still considered armed when they do not activate. Phosphorus pyrotechnics produce a red smoke and flame that can reach temperatures of 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit, according to military officials.
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
1 dangerous phosphorus flare from military exercise found at Montrose Beach, 3 more still out there
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 during the exercise, the Coast Guard said. The flares are considered armed if they do not activate. When they do, they produce a red smoke and flame that can reach 2,900 degrees Fahrenheit, the Coast Guard said. The flares ignite when they hit water, after a cap and screw are removed. One flare was found on Monday by a lifeguard at Montrose Beach — a popular beach known in particular for its dog-friendly area and its piping plovers. The newest generation of birds laid their first egg at the beach just last week. Chicago beaches also opened for the season this week. U.S. Coast Guard The Coast Guard said three live phosphorus pyrotechnics from the exercise in Milwaukee are still out there. Anyone who finds a silver-colored cylinder on the beach should call 911, the Coast Guard said.
