Coastguard and police called out to ‘body part’ in Morecambe Bay
Furness Coastguard and Cumbria Police were called out to Earnse Bay on Walney on Friday, September 11 to an initial report of a potential body part washed up on the beach.
The concerned member of the public who found what they thought could be a human kneecap placed a washed up traffic cone next to the item.
A spokesman for Furness Coastguard said: “Crews established that it wasn't a human body part at all and was instead believed to be marine life — most likely a sea potato or sea pork.
“The team agreed that the item was not a knee cap as originally reported and the police agreed.
“We would like to thank the member of the public for raising their concerns and placing a marker next to the item.
"We would recommend using What3Words when reporting coastal incidents, as it can help emergency services pinpoint an exact location.
“If in danger on the coast or one of the four navigable lakes, Windermere, Coniston, Ullswater or Derwent Water, then dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”