Mustard Bomb in Whitford

On a description of a recent walk I wrote that all through my childhood I had only heard of one bomb being found in Whitford.

Yet only days later a Mustard bomb was discovered on Whitford sands.

The bomb was dismantled by army experts, but a small amount of mustard gas was released in the process.

Two of the experts were later treated in hospitals.

The beach is now open, but warning signs have been posted around the area. All other beaches are safe.

So, while finding an unexploded bomb is still rare, do keep your eyes open. And if you discover something that is round and black and says bomb on it, it is best not to jump up and down on it - or even try to open it with your pen knife.