World War Two sea mine found on beach in Wales
A World War Two sea mine has been found washed up on a beach in Gwynedd, Wales.
The Army bomb squad examined the device on Friday after it was discovered on Benar beach at Dyffryn Ardudwy near Barmouth.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued a safety warning to the public on Friday, which read: "Members of the public are being urged to stay away from Bennar beach, Dyffryn Ardudwy after a World War II mine was discovered there this morning.
"Holyhead Coastguard was first made aware about the ordnance just before 8.30am. The Harlech Coastguard Rescue Team was sent to the scene.
"They set up a cordon and this remains in force at this time. Anyone heading to the area won't be able to gain access to the site for their own safety.
"Military explosive experts are currently on scene and arranging for safe disposal."
According to the BBC, a team returned to the site on Saturday to determine whether a controlled explosion was required, but found the mine had already exploded so did not pose a threat.
Gwynedd council workers were called into remove the device on Monday.
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